Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say
Iran’s Guard said 2,500 containers were aboard, and the crew’s fate remained unclear as maritime monitors reported separate strikes on two vessels.
- On Wednesday, a tanker and a container ship were hit by projectiles of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported.
- Iran has maintained a blockade of the strategic waterway since the start of the regional conflict, repeatedly warning vessels against transiting the strait without its approval.
- The Revolutionary Guard Corps navy stated Wednesday that a cargo ship sank after hitting a naval mine, claiming the vessel traveled on an "unauthorised and dangerous route."
- Global oil prices climbed Wednesday as supply concerns intensified, with analysts projecting West Texas Intermediate to trade between $90 and $100 a barrel.
- Market strategist Hiroyuki Kikukawa, chief strategist at Nissan Securities Investment, said "supply concern stemming from conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia" is driving prices higher, though Russian diesel exports could moderate movement.
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The Guardians of the Revolution announced on Wednesday, 14 October, that a ship had caught fire and sank after striking a mine in the Strait of Ormuz. The images broadcast show a plume of black smoke rising from a ship and dozens of containers floating on the surface. On Tuesday, two container carriers had each been struck "by a projectile of unknown origin". - Iran: a ship sinks in the Strait of Ormuz after striking a mine (International).
The explosion occurred around 6:30 a.m. The cargo ship was carrying cargo from the Middle East to Asia. The sudden, powerful explosion tore a large hole in the ship's hull. Water began to fill rapidly, and within minutes, the entire ship sank. All 2,500 containers on board were scattered by the waves.
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