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🇰🇷🇮🇷South Korean Ship Ablaze in Hormuz A South Korean-operated vessel suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with Seoul announcing a formal investigation into the incident. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly attributed the attack to Iran, while South Korean authorities have yet to assign responsibility pending their probe. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy transit. The incident occurs amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions over Tehran's nuclear program and unresolved sanctions disputes. A confirmed Iranian attribution would mark a direct escalation involving allied commercial shipping and add pressure on Seoul to align its response with Washington's posture toward Tehran. #SouthKorea#Iran @asianomics