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Iran-Linked Attack on South Korean Ship Investigated

According to Yonhap, on May 27th, Park Ryun-juk, the first-level official (vice-minister) of the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a press conference to announce the results of the investigation into the attack on the South Korean cargo ship NAMU in the Strait of Hormuz.

At the press conference, Park Yun-juk did not name the perpetrator as Iran, but pointed out that multiple pieces of evidence indicated that Iran was responsible. He stated that the South Korean government has decided to summon Irans ambassador to South Korea to explain the investigation results, and has demanded that Iran take responsible measures and apologize to South Korea for this incident.

He revealed that, after analysis and evaluation, the aircraft used to attack the Korean ship was likely an Iranian-made Noor series anti-ship missile. The South Korean government conducted an analysis of the aircrafts engine, warhead, explosives, and debris found inside the ship, and reached this conclusion.

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Fragments of the aircraft that struck the cargo ship NAMU were found, according to Yonhap.

The investigation results show that the NAMU was attacked by two aircraft. One of the aircrafts warheads was not detonated, while the other aircrafts warhead exploded normally. The undetonated warhead was found to be equipped with high-energy explosives.

According to the investigation, it was also found that the shape of the warheads resembles that of Irans Nour series anti-ship missiles, or their improved version, the Qadr. The components bear markings indicating the Iranian manufacturer. The engines are similar to those produced in Iran.

According to the analysis conducted by the Korean National Defense Science and Technology Research Institute, the engine shares characteristics similar to those of Irans Toloue 4 engine. Fragments with a light blue color were found in the remains of the weapon, which correspond to the color of the Nour series missiles.

The investigation failed to determine the source of the attack. According to the South Korean Ministry of National Defense, given that the NAMU was located in waters 90 to 100 kilometers away from Iranian land at the time of the incident, it is likely that the weapon flew for about 6 to 7 minutes.

The South Korean government initially believes that the attackers launched their attacks with a clear goal of causing damage to the target. This judgment is based on the fact that the aircraft did not make any maneuvers or changes in trajectory during their flight at high altitudes, and continued to fly according to the targets altitude. Additionally, the attackers launched two aircraft in succession.

Later that day, Park Yun-juk summoned Saeed Khozechi, the Iranian ambassador to South Korea. The meeting lasted approximately 40 minutes. South Korea expressed its protest regarding the attack on a Korean ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

After being summoned by the Korean side, Kosech denied to the media that the Iranian side was involved in the attack on the Korean ship NAMU in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that there was absolutely no involvement from our side.

Kozetsi also expressed his regrets on behalf of individuals regarding the losses suffered by the Korean ship. However, he denied any recognition of the Korean sides investigation results, as well as whether the Iranian government had any intention of apologizing. He also said that it was necessary to be vigilant against false flag operations carried out by hostile nations.

Iran-Linked Attack on South Korean Ship Investigated

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Kozetzky said that the current tensions in the Middle East are due to the actions of the U.S. government and the Israeli Zionist regime. He also mentioned the bombing of a primary school in the Iranian city of Minab, saying, It cannot be ruled out that this was an act of deception by the United States. These remarks suggest that the vessel involved in the attack on the NAMU may be related to the United States.