IRGC navy statement Wednesday: unidentified ship carrying 2,500 containers hit a mine Wednesday morning while traveling an “illegal and dangerous route.” First time Iran has reported a sinking from a mine in the current conflict. Few details on the crew. Images showed the vessel tilted and smoking. Separately, maritime sources told Reuters the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride (2,824 TEU) sank near the strait after being hit by a projectile. Pakistan hydrographer issued a warning about floating containers. Another bulk carrier damaged earlier is also reported sinking. Iran officials told Reuters they have shifted tactics against ships they view as violating their rules, aiming to keep oil prices elevated into the U.S. midterms. Brent holding around $105–106.
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