Korean, Iranian FMs hold phone talks over Strait of Hormuz issues
Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, held phone talks Friday and discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul's foreign ministry said. The phone conversation comes as Korea is weighing whether to deploy military assets to help secure the strategic waterway amid the United States' pressure on Seoul to make a military…
Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun conversed with his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, by phone on Friday. The discussion focused on the Middle East situation and the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Seoul's foreign ministry. This call occurred as South Korea is evaluating the possibility of deploying military assets to safeguard the vital waterway under pressure from the United States to contribute militarily. Iran adamantly opposes any foreign military engagement in the region.
Cho expressed grave apprehension about the recent Middle East developments and voiced optimism that lasting peace and stability could be restored. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Cho reiterated South Korea's ongoing commitment to the international endeavors aimed at maintaining freedom of navigation through the critical waterway.
He also emphasized that Korea firmly believes the safe and unhindered passage of all vessels should be ensured. Cho further requested Iran to exercise vigilance regarding the safety of Korean citizens in the area, according to the ministry.
Araghchi elaborated on Iran's position, although the specific details were not provided in the source.
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