Iran has firmly denied any involvement in the missile attack on the South Korean commercial vessel HMM Namu, which occurred in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4. The Iranian Ambassador to South Korea, Saeed Koozechi, expressed regret over the incident but dismissed allegations from South Korea that Iranian missiles were used, warning against potential false flag operations. South Korea's Foreign Ministry, however, stated that an Iranian-made antiship missile was 'highly likely' involved, based on a forensic analysis of debris from the attack. The HMM Namu suffered extensive damage, including a five-meter impact zone on its hull. In response to the findings, South Korea summoned Iran's ambassador, signaling a formal diplomatic protest regarding the maritime strike. The situation has escalated tensions between the two nations, with U.S. President Donald Trump also commenting on the incident and urging South Korea to participate in U.S.-led maritime operations.