Islamic Republic of Iran’s state broadcaster claims that a vessel that was traveling in the Strait of Hormuz “along a route other than the designated route” “ran aground.” According to this report, the foreign container ship ran aground with its cargo due to shallow water in the chosen route and was unable to continue sailing. It is not precisely clear which route the ship that ran aground was taking, but earlier reports had been published about vessels moving in shallow waters near Oman, where there is a risk of colliding with rocks or running aground. As of the time this report was prepared, no details of this incident had been released. By mining the main shipping route, the Islamic Republic reportedly forces vessels to pass through the south of Larak Island. It has been reported that nearly 80 mines have been laid by the Islamic Republic in the Strait of Hormuz, and clearing them will delay the full reopening of this waterway.