Containers from sunken ship in Hormuz may threaten the coast

Omani authorities have warned of the possible presence of dangerous chemicals in containers from the Singaporean vessel GFS Pride, which sank in the Strait of Hormuz. This is reported by the TV channel “Al-Jazeera” with reference to the maritime security service of the country.

The containers from the ship were off the coast of Oman. According to local authorities, they may contain dangerous chemical compounds. Information on what substances were carried on board, the report is not given.

The GFS Pride sank on Wednesday. The day before, a shell hit him, after which the ship was damaged and a fire broke out on board.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has repeatedly warned of the danger of vessels passing along the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, which runs along the coast of Oman. IRGC officials also said the strait was under the supervision and full control of Iranian forces.