iPhones and perfume bottles in the sea: Cargo ship sinks in Hormuz - and the cargo scatters everywhere | Watch

A cargo ship owned by the United Arab Emirates sank in the Strait of Hormuz, apparently due to a mine strike. The cargo, including iPhones and luxury perfumes, scattered in the sea and was documented in viral videos. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely.

The cargo ship GFS Pride, owned by the United Arab Emirates, sank today (Thursday) in the Strait of Hormuz. The valuable cargo on board, including iPhones and luxury perfume bottles, scattered in the water and was documented in viral videos circulated on social media. According to initial reports, the ship carried about 2,500 containers that departed from Dubai. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no reports of injuries. The circumstances of the sinking are disputed: Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the ship hit a naval mine while traveling on an unauthorized route, while maritime sources reported that the vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile. Small boats were seen approaching the site to collect the cargo.