Iran's embassy has firmly denied allegations of its armed forces' involvement in the explosion that damaged the South Korean cargo ship HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurred on Monday, was claimed by US President Donald Trump to be an attack by Iran, prompting him to encourage South Korea to join US-led operations aimed at ensuring safe shipping routes in the region. In response, Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial part of its defensive strategy and that safe passage requires adherence to regulations. The embassy warned that disregarding these regulations could lead to unintended incidents, placing responsibility on those who transit the area without compliance. Following Trump's remarks, South Korea indicated it would review its stance on participating in US operations, although a National Security Adviser noted that the suspension of the relevant program, named 'Project Freedom,' made such a review unnecessary.