US official says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open, controlled by US' amid Seoul weighing deployment
WASHINGTON — A U.S. official said Tuesday that the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "completely open and controlled" by the United States Navy, as Korea is weighing the potential deployment of military assets to help secure the waterway. Seoul has been deliberating on whether to send military assets to help restore freedom of navigation through the strait, a key shipping route for oil, natural gas,…
A U.S. official affirmed on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz is entirely open and under the control of the United States Navy. Reports from Korea indicate that Seoul is considering deploying military assets to assist in securing the waterway, which is crucial for oil, natural gas, fertilizer, and other commodities trade. President Donald Trump's administration is exerting pressure for the resolution of this issue.
The official remarked on the successful blockade, emphasizing that while nothing reaches Iran, the Strait remains accessible to all other nations. Millions of barrels of oil pass through the Strait on a daily basis, thanks to the clearance of mines by the United States Navy. This clearance is expected to further enhance transit to and from non-Iranian ports.
The official's remarks came in response to inquiries regarding any formal or informal discussions between Seoul and Washington.
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