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| S Korean ship 'sinks off Iran' | S Korean ship 'sinks off Iran' |
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| Thirteen people are feared missing after a South Korean-registered cargo ship sank in Iranian waters, Iran's state television has said. | Thirteen people are feared missing after a South Korean-registered cargo ship sank in Iranian waters, Iran's state television has said. |
| The report said 23 people had been on board when it went down in the Sea of Oman, south-east of Chahbahar port. | The report said 23 people had been on board when it went down in the Sea of Oman, south-east of Chahbahar port. |
| Ten of the crew were picked up by passing vessels, an official with Iran's ports and shipping organisation told the TV station. | Ten of the crew were picked up by passing vessels, an official with Iran's ports and shipping organisation told the TV station. |
| Seyed Masih Momeni said the ship had been carrying iron to Iran from China. | |
| Mr Momeni said the ship, called the Orchid Sun, had sunk because of a leak. | |
| The TV report did not say when the incident took place. |