Iranian official warns Korea Hormuz deployment would mean joining war
A senior Iranian official has warned Korea against deploying military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, saying any action against Iran would be considered direct participation in the war. “Any South Korean involvement against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz would amount to direct military participation in the aggression and war against Iran,” the unnamed senior political and security official was…
A senior Iranian official has cautioned South Korea against deploying military assets to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, warning that any action against Iran would be viewed as direct participation in the ongoing war in the region. The unnamed senior political and security official stated, "Any South Korean involvement against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz would amount to direct military participation in the aggression and war against Iran."
The official also cautioned South Korea against sacrificing its interests and reputation by backing U.S. military operations.
The warning comes at a time when South Korea is considering a potential contribution to efforts aimed at securing the critical waterway, amid mounting pressure from Washington. Seoul has yet to make a final decision on the matter. A senior U.S. administration official revealed that Washington is "still waiting for South Korea to deploy resources to the region," noting that the country is among the largest purchasers of Middle Eastern oil.
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