A container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday morning after a sea mine exploded and caught fire, Mehr reported, citing Iran's IRGC Navy. to his statement. According to the statement of the Iranian military, the ship tried to pass through the strait, which they called unauthorized and dangerous. After a collision with a mine, an explosion occurred on the ship, then a strong fire started, as a result of which the container ship sank. The Naval Forces of the Russian Navy warned the local ships and fishermen that containers may float on the surface of the water during the incident, and there is a risk of colliding with them.