SEOUL: The strict of a bulk service operated by South Korean shipper HMM was struck by an unidentified object on Could 4 whereas stranded within the Strait of Hormuz, the overseas ministry mentioned on Sunday (Could 10) following an on‑website inspection of the vessel on Friday.
Per week in the past, Seoul reported a blast and fireplace aboard the identical vessel – the HMM Namu – within the strait, whereas anchored close to the United Arab Emirates. Nobody was harmed within the incident.
US President Donald Trump mentioned on the time that the incident was brought on by an Iranian assault.
Seoul was investigating the incident, and the vessel was towed to a port in Dubai after the blaze on Monday.
It was not sure what the article was, the ministry mentioned, and authorities mentioned particles can be collected on the website for evaluation.
Trump urged South Korea to hitch a presently suspended US-led effort dubbed “Venture Freedom” to safe delivery by the strait following the incident.
Iran’s embassy in South Korea denied responsibility for the attack. It didn’t instantly reply to a request for touch upon the article exterior of regular enterprise hours.
An HMM spokesperson declined to touch upon the ministry’s assertion.
