South Korea says ship was struck by ‘unidentified flying objects’ in Hormuz

South Korea is investigating an incident that occurred on May 4th in the Strait of Hormuz. A South Korean-operated cargo ship was reportedly struck by two unidentified flying objects. The vessel was en route to South Korea when the strikes took place. Details regarding the nature of the objects or the extent of any damage to the ship have not yet been fully disclosed. The investigation aims to determine the origin and identity of these objects.

South Korea's foreign ministry confirmed on Sunday that an unidentified aircraft struck a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The fire-damaged vessel, the HMM Namu, arrived in Dubai days later. This incident follows claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran had fired upon the Panama-flagged ship and urged South Korea to join US operations in the strait. The Strait of Hormuz has experienced significant disruption since February 28, with Iran reportedly responding to attacks with actions that have impacted global energy markets.