South Korea dispatches team to assess Strait of Hormuz situation
Seoul says no decision has been made on troop deployment amid pressure from Washington and warnings from Tehran.
SEOUL: South Korea dispatched a fact-finding team to the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday to assess the current situation, insisting that no decision has been made about potential troop deployment. The team's mission, according to the defence ministry, is to examine security conditions and operational conditions, and it does not imply actual deployment.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has been severely impacted since the US-Iran war began on February 28th, causing significant disruption to global energy markets. South Korea has been under pressure from US President Donald Trump to contribute to the war in the Middle East, but Seoul has denied any specific request for troop deployment.
The fact-finding team left for the UAE over the weekend and is expected to return to South Korea this week, as reported by Yonhap News Agency. Iran has warned that any military contribution from South Korea to the conflict could result in serious consequences, emphasizing that such actions would be considered direct support for the aggressor party.
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