Thailand summons Iranian ambassador over attack on Thai cargo ship in Hormuz

The Thai government summoned the Iranian ambassador regarding the attack on a Thai-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and is making every effort to rescue the three crew members still trapped on board. The bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was hit by Iranian artillery fire on Wednesday while transiting the strait empty. Of the 23 crew members, 20 abandoned ship in lifeboats and were rescued by the Omani navy. The shipowner stated that the three missing individuals are believed to be trapped in the engine room, which was hit and caught fire at the stern. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that its diplomats in Muscat are cooperating with Oman in the rescue efforts and have summoned the Iranian ambassador for talks. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing "deep concern" about the situation in the Middle East, noting that the incident, triggered by attacks from the US and Israel and retaliatory by Iran, could escalate regional tensions and pose a serious threat to innocent civilians. It urged all parties to respect international law, exercise restraint, and de-escalate the situation. (Jinshi)