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South Korea Confirms Iranian-Made Missiles Hit HMM Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's investigation indicates Iranian-made anti-ship missiles struck an HMM cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has prompted South Korea to summon the Iranian ambassador for discussion. The attack raises concerns about regional security and potential escalation.

South Korea's authorities have confirmed that Iranian-made anti-ship missiles likely hit an HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred on May 27, 2026, and the vessel is identified as an HMM ship. The exact number of casualties and damage to the vessel remain undisclosed. South Korea has summoned the Iranian ambassador to address the incident, signaling a diplomatic response to the attack. Multiple international news outlets, including Bloomberg, Reuters, and The Korea Herald, reported the findings of South Korea's investigation. The consensus among these sources is that the missiles were of Iranian origin. However, no official statements have been released from Iran regarding the incident. The United States has not commented on the attack, though it has previously expressed concerns about Iranian military activity in the region.

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IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 28, 02:45 AM
South Korea summons Iranian ambassador over attack on vessel - Middle East Eye

South Korea summons Iranian ambassador over attack on vessel  Middle East Eye

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 28, 01:30 AM
South Korea says Iran-linked missiles likely hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz - Anadolu Ajansı

South Korea says Iran-linked missiles likely hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentWIONMay 28, 12:10 AM
South Korea summons Iranian envoy over suspected missile strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz - WION

South Korea summons Iranian envoy over suspected missile strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz  WION

WireReutersMay 27, 09:46 PM
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says - Reuters

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

IndependentJerusalem PostMay 27, 04:26 PM
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says - The Jerusalem Post

Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says  The Jerusalem Post

IndependentStraits TimesMay 27, 03:44 PM
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says - The Straits Times

Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says  The Straits Times

IndependentBloombergMay 27, 02:24 PM
South Korean Probe Suggests Iran-Made Missiles Hit Ship in Hormuz - Bloomberg.com

South Korean Probe Suggests Iran-Made Missiles Hit Ship in Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

IndependentKorea HeraldMay 27, 01:11 PM
Seoul says HMM vessel probably hit by Iranian-made anti-ship missile - The Korea Herald

Seoul says HMM vessel probably hit by Iranian-made anti-ship missile  The Korea Herald

IndependentStraits TimesMay 27, 01:04 PM
South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile - The Straits Times

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

IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 27, 12:49 PM
South Korea says attack on ship in Hormuz likely came from Iran - Middle East Eye

South Korea says attack on ship in Hormuz likely came from Iran  Middle East Eye