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Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says

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  • South Korea's Foreign Ministry stated that an Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month.
  • The investigation found evidence, including missile components and engine similarities, pointing towards Iranian origin, though responsibility and intent remain undetermined.
  • Iran's ambassador to South Korea denied any involvement, while the U.S. president had previously accused Iran of firing at the vessel.

An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely responsible for an attack on a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in May, according to an investigation by South Korea's Foreign Ministry. The ministry announced its findings on Wednesday, stating that various pieces of evidence suggest Iranian involvement, although they have not conclusively determined who was responsible or if the attack was intentional.

Various pieces of evidence point toward Iran.

· Park Yoon-jooFirst Vice Foreign Minister of South Korea, explaining the findings of the investigation into the attack on the cargo ship.

First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo explained that components found in the wreckage of the attacked vessel, the Namu, indicated Iranian origin. Specifically, the engines resembled turbojet engines made in Iran, and one component bore markings consistent with an Iranian manufacturer. The warheads also bore resemblance to Iranian anti-ship missiles, such as the Noor or Qader.

South Korea summoned the Iranian ambassador to convey the results of the investigation and lodge a protest. However, Saeed Koozechi, Iran's ambassador to South Korea, denied his country's role in the attack, stating that Iran "took no part" in it. The Iranian embassy in Seoul did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.

Their engines were similar to turbojet engines made in Iran.

· Park Yoon-jooFirst Vice Foreign Minister of South Korea, detailing the evidence pointing to Iranian origin of the missile components.

This incident occurred shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran had fired at the South Korean vessel and urged Seoul to join U.S.-led efforts to secure shipping through the strait. The ministry's investigation examined debris from unidentified objects found inside the ship after the May 4 attack, which caused a fire and damaged the vessel's hull. The probe revealed the ship was attacked twice, with the first warhead failing to explode.

took no part

· Saeed KoozechiIranian ambassador to South Korea, denying Iran's involvement in the attack.
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