South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Iranian Ambassador Saeed Koozechi to lodge what it described as a strong protest over an attack on a South Korean vessel, according to Yonhap news agency.
Seoul demanded “responsible measures, including steps to prevent a recurrence”, the report said.
Tensions escalated after South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said an Iranian-made antiship missile was “highly likely” used in an earlier attack on the HMM Namu, operated by South Korean shipping company HMM.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting in Seoul, Koozechi denied any Iranian involvement.
“Iran denies all allegations regarding this matter,” he said. “We were absolutely not involved.”
“Personally, I would like to express my regret over the damage suffered by the Korean vessel,” he added, according to Yonhap.
