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

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South Korea's Foreign Ministry stated that an attack on a bulk cargo ship operated by HMM in the Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian anti-ship missile. The May 4 incident caused a fire and damage to the ship's stern hull.

By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, May 27 (Reuters) - South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month likely involved an Iranian anti-ship missile. The Iranian embassy in Seoul did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The ministry made the assessment at a briefing to announce the outcome of a government investigation into the May 4 attack on the bulk carrier, which caused a fire and damaged the lower stern hull.