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South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
An attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has drawn condemnation from South Korea. The incident has raised concerns amid ongoing tensions in the region. (sources: reuters, abc, caixinglobal, jpost, bloomberg)
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South Korea has condemned an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and has pledged to respond. China has also confirmed that an oil tanker was attacked in the same area.
- South Korea has condemned the attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- China confirmed that an oil tanker was attacked earlier in the week.
- The chief engineer of the attacked Chinese-owned oil tanker stated that it is unclear who fired on the vessel.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route.
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