S. Korean, Iranian Foreign Policy Chiefs Hold Phone Talks to Discuss Troop Deployment Issue
[Politics] : Anchor: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has told Tehran’s top diplomat that Seoul has made no decision on whether to help Washington in its war against Iran. Their telephone talks came amid pressure from the United States on South Korea to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz, and days after Tehran warned that ... [more...]
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, held phone talks on Friday. They discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz, according to Seoul's foreign ministry.
The conversation comes as South Korea considers whether to deploy military assets to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure on Seoul to contribute militarily. Iran has strongly opposed foreign military involvement in the region.
Cho expressed concern over the recent situation in the Middle East and hoped for sustainable peace and stability to be restored. He also underscored South Korea's continued participation in international efforts to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the free and safe passage of all vessels must be guaranteed, and asked Iran to pay close attention to the safety of Korean nationals in the region.
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