Seoul: South Korea is currently verifying a report of a potential attack on one of its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Anadolu Agency, the South Korean Foreign Ministry has stated that there have been no confirmed casualties involving South Korean nationals in the area.

The Korea Herald reported that the South Korean-flagged cargo vessel, HMM Namu, is suspected to have been struck by an external impact while anchored outside the port limits of Umm Al Quwain, off the United Arab Emirates. The incident reportedly occurred at around 8.40 pm South Korean time (1140GMT), with the vessel carrying 24 crew members, including six South Koreans and 18 foreign nationals.

On the same day, Iran announced that two missiles had struck a US Navy vessel near Jask Island in the Gulf of Oman. However, this claim was denied by Washington. The situation in the region remains tense, especially after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of forceful actions against any vessels violating transit protocols in the Strait of Hormuz.

The tension follows a series of confrontations, including US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, leading to Iranian retaliation against Israel and US allies in the Gulf, and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Since April 13, the US has implemented a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the strategic waterway.

A two-week ceasefire was initiated on April 8, mediated by Pakistan, and followed by direct talks in Islamabad on April 11. However, no lasting truce was agreed upon. US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire without setting a new deadline, responding to a request from Pakistan.