On Tuesday, South Korea said it will investigate the cause of a fire aboard a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
Authorities did not immediately provide details on casualties or damage.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, where maritime security has been repeatedly disrupted in recent years.
Furthermore, the US Central Command said the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush transited the Arabian Sea as part of ongoing naval operations in the region.
Washington described the activity as part of maritime security operations, without providing further details.
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