[60844] Seoul accuses Iran of attacking a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Tension in the Gulf: Seoul points to Iran as a suspect in a ship attack

In a report published today, May 15, 2026, by the Telegram channels خبر فوری جنگ ایران and تهران آنلاین ࡆ TehranOnline, it emerges that South Korea has placed the responsibility for the attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Iran.

According to خبر فوری جنگ ایران, a South Korean official quoted by the Yonhap news agency clarified that Seoul "rejects any involvement by any party other than Iran" in the security incident. The reporting sources emphasize that this is a firm stance on the part of the Korean authorities.

It was further noted in the report that Seoul intends to act on the diplomatic level, with the official stating: "Once we identify the party responsible for the attack on the cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, we will take diplomatic measures."

The reporting channels focus on military and security news related to Iran, with the report reflecting the growing concern regarding maritime security in the Persian Gulf region.