The Viral Videos of iPhone 18 in the Strait of Hormuz - Real or Fake? Let's Find Out

 The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important sea routes in the world. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is crucial for importing and exporting oil, gas, and other commodities. This narrow passage is bordered by Iran on one side and Oman and the UAE on the other. It is the only route through which approximately 20% of the world's oil and LNG is transported from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar to countries like India, China, and Japan.

Now, let's focus on the viral videos of iPhone 18.

 On 14th October 2026, a container ship named GFS Pride, sailing under the Singapore flag, was carrying more than 2500 containers through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC Navy of Iran, the ship went off course and collided with a sea mine. After the collision, many containers started floating in the sea. Soon after, videos went viral showing sealed iPhone 18 boxes and expensive French perfume boxes floating in the Strait of Hormuz, allegedly looted by local people.

Let's Check The Reality - Fact Check:

1.  The news about the sunken ship is TRUE, but most of the viral videos are FAKE and made with AI. Our fact-check found: In the viral videos, the iPhone boxes are completely dry and sealed, even after floating in seawater for hours, which is impossible.
2. The color and texture of the seawater in different videos do not match the actual water of the Strait of Hormuz.
3. There is no official evidence to confirm whether the drowned containers actually contained iPhones or not.

Scam Alert:

Some people in Tehran are now advertising cheap iPhones under a "War Booty Scheme" on WhatsApp and Telegram. Police have warned people to stay alert and avoid such scams.

 Disclaimer:

The incident of the GFS ship sinking due to a collision is real news. However, almost half of the viral videos showing people finding new, sealed iPhone 18 boxes are made with AI. If you have also received messages on WhatsApp or Telegram offering iPhones at very low prices,

 please be aware - it can be a scam. For more such fact-checks and awareness, please follow (lipikawrites48.blogspot.com).