Cargo ship with 30 crew members sinks 30 miles off coast of Iran

A United Arab Emirates cargo ship sank 30 miles away from Iran’s Assaluyeh port, authorities have said.

There were thought to be 30 cabin crew aboard the vessel carrying cars, who are now awaiting rescue.

Staff are wearing life vests but weather conditions are not favourable, a local official told the BBC.

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