Iranian Embassy Denies Armed Forces Struck South Korean Ship in Hormuz
Iran’s embassy denied its armed forces were involved as investigators towed the damaged vessel to Dubai for inspection.
- On Monday, the Panama-flagged HMM Namu cargo ship sustained an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz while carrying 24 crew members, with no report of sinking or tipping.
- President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that Iran had "taken some shots" at the vessel, asserting it was attacked because it decided to go it alone outside a guarded cavalcade of ships.
- The Iranian Embassy in Seoul "firmly rejects and categorically denies" any involvement, while National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated that after reviewing additional information, it appeared uncertain the cause was from an attack.
- Following Trump's remarks, South Korea said it would "review its position" on joining United States operations, though National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac noted the suspension of "Project Freedom" made the review unnecessary.
- The Iranian Embassy warned that responsibility for unintended incidents rests with parties proceeding without due regard to declared transit regulations, stressing the Strait of Hormuz is an integral part of its defensive geography.
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Iran has denied participation in an attack on a South Korean ship in the Strait of Hormus. According to a media report, the U.S. naval operation in the Strait was interrupted due to inconsistencies with Saudi Arabia.
Iran denies involvement in blaze on South Korean cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL — Iran has formally denied any involvement in an explosion that hit a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The blast and subsequent fire occurred on Monday onboard the Panama-flagged HMM Namu, which was carrying 24 crew members at the time. Tehran “firmly rejects and categorically denies allegations regarding the involvement of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the incident involving damage t…
"Iranian military unrelated to HMM Namu damage" - Contradicts Iranian Embassy's claim. Iranian state media reported that Iran took physical action targeting a South Korean vessel. Regarding the explosion and fire of the HMM Namu in the Gulf (Persian Gulf), Iran
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