South Korea says cause of Hormuz ship fire unclear

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the cause of a fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz will be determined after it is brought to port.

“The exact cause of the accident would be figured out after the vessel is towed and its damage is assessed,” the ministry said, according to Reuters.

There were no casualties among the 24 crew members, according to reports, as the ship remained anchored near the United Arab Emirates when the incident occurred.

Yonhap News Agency cited an official as saying it is unclear “whether there was an external attack or whether the explosion was caused by an internal issue on the ship,” while the vessel is expected to be towed to Dubai.