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South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile
South Korea said debris and warhead analysis pointed to Iran-made missiles, but officials stopped short of assigning responsibility or intent.
- On Wednesday, South Korea's Foreign Ministry announced a government investigation concluded the May 4 attack on HMM's bulk carrier Namu likely involved an Iranian anti-ship missile, citing debris analysis showing two strikes with warheads resembling the Noor or Qader systems.
- The incident occurred on May 4 when two unidentified objects struck the Namu while stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and damaging the lower stern hull; investigators recovered debris from inside the vessel.
- First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo said, "Various pieces of evidence point toward Iran," noting that components bore Iranian manufacturer markings and engines matched Iranian turbojet systems, though Seoul had not conclusively determined intent.
- Seoul announced it will summon Iran's ambassador to deliver a formal protest and demand preventive measures, while President Donald Trump urged South Korea to join U.S.-led maritime security efforts; Tehran has previously denied responsibility.
- Despite the technical findings, Park acknowledged Seoul could not determine whether the attack was intentional, as investigators lacked access to the attacker's decision-making process and could not explain why a South Korean vessel was targeted.
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Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says
Saeed Koozechi, the Iranian ambassador to South Korea, denied Iran's role in the South Korean vessel attack, saying his country "took no part" in it, local news agency Yonhap News reported.
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The Independent (US)South Korea says ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz likely hit by Iranian missile
The ship named Namu was attacked twice on May 4
·London, United Kingdom
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