Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments

Iran said Wednesday that a cargo ship has sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, with few immediate details.Meanwhile, a hospital in Gaza said that an Israeli strike has killed a woman. And Iran has executed a man accused of an “armed operation” against the theocracy in support of exiled former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Wednesday. Read our full coverage here.Iran says a cargo ship sank after hitting a naval mineA cargo ship has sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said. It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war.There were few details, including about the fate of the crew. State TV quoted a Guard statement saying the ship was traveling on what it called an illegal and dangerous route when it hit the mine Wednesday morning.It said the ship was carrying 2,500 containers when it first caught fire. The broadcaster aired