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Explosion hits HMM ship near Hormuz as Trump claims Iran attack, urges Korea to join

May 05, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

An explosion and fire struck the South Korean-operated HMM Namu bulk carrier anchored off the UAE near the Strait of Hormuz late on May 4. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran 'shot at' the vessel for going 'it alone' and urged Seoul to join the U.S.-led Project Freedom mission. South Korea's government prioritizes investigating the cause before responding.