S. Korea sees low possibility of non-Iranian actor behind vessel attack
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South Korea assesses low likelihood of non-Iranian involvement in May 4 Strait of Hormuz attack on its vessel, citing lack of pirates and ongoing evidence gathering
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Why It Matters
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have been rising, with multiple incidents involving vessels in recent years.
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- A senior South Korean government official said Thursday the possibility of a non-Iranian actor being behind last week's attack on a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz appears low, while stressing that investigations are still under way. The official said the government was focusing efforts on gathering evidence to support such an assessment regarding the strikes against the Panama-flagged cargo vessel operated by South Korean shipping firm HMM Co. on May 4. "There may still be a possibility of another actor besides Iran, but common sense suggests it is not high. There were no pirates nearby," the official said.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further investigations will clarify the attacker's identity
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Open Questions
- Who is ultimately responsible for the attack?
- What evidence is being gathered?
