South korea: South Korea said Monday that any attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be tolerated. The attack on the cargo ship HMM Namu, owned by a South Korean company, in the Strait of Hormuz "can neither be justified nor tolerated, and we strongly condemn them," said National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac. He added that Seoul is working to identify who was behind the attack and determine the type of the objects involved, and will take necessary measures based on its findings.

According to Qatar News Agency, the South Korean government has yet to identify who carried out the attack, the security adviser said, adding that "responses of an appropriate level" will be taken once the matter is clarified. "In order to prevent a recurrence, (the government) will communicate with related countries and redouble efforts to enhance the safety of our vessels and crew members in the nearby strait," Wi said. "(It will also) continue to participate in international efforts to ensure the security of all vessels, including South Korean ships, as well as their safe passage," he added.

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier announced that the official investigation team concluded that an external attack caused the explosion and fire that occurred aboard the vessel operated by a South Korean company in the Strait of Hormuz last week.