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CONFLICTSep 25Why South Korea won’t send military to Strait of HormuzSince the U.S. war against Iran started earlier this year, Washington has pressed its allies in Europe and Asia to “step up” with military aid to help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Despite persistent pressure from both Trump administration officials and President Donald Trump himself, most U.S. allies have remained reluctant. Those who have chosen to provide support have done so largely in an indirect capacity, such as by permitting limited base access. South Korea has been a major target of that pressure. In August, Trump abruptly announced on social media that Washington willResponsible Statecraft
CONFLICTSep 11Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Iran address the Hormuz situation in a callThe Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Iran discussed the crisis in Hormuz, crucial for energy supply, amid US pressure. Tehran warns of possible repercussions if South Korea intervenes militarily, while Seoul evaluates its participation in the conflict.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 8How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran warAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 7Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of HormuzIran's foreign ministry on Monday warned South Korea against military deployment or involvement in US operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would have "serious consequences". The post Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTSep 4South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of HormuzAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 1Saudi and South Korean oil tankers hit in Strait of HormuzFinancial Times