South Korea probes mysterious explosion on vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Iran denies involvement

US President Donald Trump said Iran had fired at the South Korean vessel, and urged South Korea to join US-led efforts to secure shipping through the strait.

South Korea’s presidential office said on Wednesday it had suspended a review of whether to join the US escort operation, dubbed "Project Freedom", after Trump put the plan on hold.

Iran's embassy in South Korea denied responsibility, saying it, "firmly rejects and categorically denies," allegations that Iranian armed forces were involved in damage to the vessel.