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Seoul indicated that the investigation into the attack on the HMM Namu, operated by South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), is close to completion.
Authorities previously concluded that two unidentified flying objects impacted the vessel on May 4, causing an explosion and fire on board. Analysis of the recovered debris continues, as reported by The Korea Times.
"The investigation appears to be almost in its final stage," stated Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, adding that the results will be released once finalized.
Cho also noted that he has maintained close communication with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, through five phone calls and by sending a special envoy to Iran.
"I clearly told Minister Araghchi that they should also examine the matter and cooperate to achieve an accurate investigation," the South Korean official declared.
According to the South Korean Foreign Minister, the vessel's operator, HMM, has provided CCTV recordings to the authorities but has opposed their public release.
It is worth noting that a senior South Korean official considered it unlikely that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack on the HMM Namu.
For its part, the Islamic Republic has denied responsibility for the aggression. Since then, they have refrained from making further comments while Seoul continues its inquiry.
Source: PortalPortuario
