Iran: South Korea considers possible deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz

Milan, 4 Sept. (LaPresse) – No final decision has yet been taken on the deployment of military forces to the Strait of Hormuz. This was announced today by the South Korean presidential office, as reported by the Yonhap news agency, which specified that the matter is still under consideration. Seoul could make a military contribution to global efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait, provided that such a contribution does not compromise its defensive readiness, should it decide to do so, a presidential official said. These statements follow press reports suggesting that the South Korean government is preparing to seek parliamentary approval for a plan to deploy military forces in the Strait, including a combat support vessel.