Iranian Fishermen Scavenge iPhones And Perfume From Sunk Ship Debris

Iranian fishermen are already diving into the water to grab iPhones and French perfume after a massive container ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz. Footage captures hundreds of men scrambling over floating wreckage while thousands of containers remain drifting in this vital trade route. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims the vessel sailed through an unauthorized zone before hitting a mine. A fire erupted on board, sinking the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride and forcing all 21 crew members to evacuate safely. More than 2,500 containers were lost during this incident on October 13. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore stated the ship was struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the channel. Its sister vessel, the GFS Giselle, also took a hit the next day but managed to reach safe anchorage under its own power. One man in the footage admitted they heard news of the sinking and headed out specifically to collect phones and perfumes. Several huge cargo containers are seen bobbing with thousands of items floating inside them. This disaster follows reports that US Navy SEALs completed a risky, top-secret four-month mission to clear mines from the strait floor. Iranian forces have laid mines across this crucial waterway, which carries one-fifth of the world's oil supply, since February attacks by the US and Israel. By June, estimates suggested 80 mines were in place according to the International Maritime Organization. However, President Donald Trump recently declared all mines removed or detonated while calling the narrow passage American territory. Navy divers worked under darkness for four months using inflatable boats and robot submersibles with sonar arrays to locate explosives on the bottom. The government now directs public behavior regarding these floating hazards while claiming full control over international waters.