South Korea Says Iran Likely Hit HMM Ship on May 4 as U.S. Intelligence Is Reviewed
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Updated · Reuters · May 14
South Korea Says Iran Likely Hit HMM Ship on May 4 as U.S. Intelligence Is Reviewed
12 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 14
A senior South Korean official said it is unlikely anyone other than Iran carried out the May 4 attack on HMM's Namu near the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S.-shared intelligence is now being analyzed as Seoul investigates the strike, which caused a fire and damaged the vessel's lower stern hull.
Teams of South Korean experts have been sent to Dubai, where the Namu is under inspection ahead of repairs, to conduct a forensic examination.
Seoul said the assessment rests on the investigation confirming Iranian responsibility and that it will decide on appropriate measures after the probe ends.
Iran has denied involvement, while Trump said soon after the incident that Iran fired on the ship and urged Seoul to join U.S.-led shipping security efforts.
As forensics analyze attack debris, will the evidence finally confirm who targeted the South Korean vessel?
How will South Korea's strategy balance its US alliance against the risk of war with Iran?
With Iran challenging maritime law, is free passage through the world's most vital waterway at risk?