Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission MEE staff on Sun, 09/06/2026 - 09:33 Warning by Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi comes as Seoul weighs possible military and naval contributions to restore navigation through Hormuz US Army AH-64 Apache helicopters at Camp H

The South Korean government says it is still reviewing its options for a military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warSeoul weighs options after Trump curtails joint drills, blasting lack of Iran cooperationA senior official from South Korea's presidential office said the government is considering various options in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by Yosuke Onchi)ERIKA KOBAYASHISeptember 4, 2026 23:46 JSTSEOUL -- South Korea is c

South Korea’s presidential office dismissed media reports on Friday claiming Seoul is preparing an immediate military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying that “nothing has been decided” and that internal evaluations remain underway. Refuting reports that South Korea was gearing up to send forces to the strat

Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.

South Korea is moving towards the possible deployment of naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz under mounting pressure from Washington, potentially making it one of the first US allies to contribute militarily to the strategically vital waterway, observers have said. The government has reportedly drawn up plans to deplo

Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claims South Korea is reviewing a possible deployment of military assets to the strait of Hormuz amid pressure from Donald Trump over Seoul’s reluctance to provide support in the region, according to

The bloc's endorsement came as the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, earlier this week.

Seoul weighs 'contributions' to Hormuz security: president's office  Dawn

SEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - South Korea is preparing to deploy military assets to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and aims to dispatch them before the end of the year, media reported late on Thursday, citing government and military sources.

Several South Korean media outlets have reported that Seoul was preparing to deploy military assets before the end of the year and could ​seek parliamentary approval this month.

The Seoul government last month reportedly notified Washington that it was willing to send a naval ship and maritime patrol aircraft to support the U.S. war on Iran

South Korea reviewing options to support Hormuz navigation, official says  Reuters

South Korea is considering options including sending a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel or a mine detection and clearance unit, according to media reports.

South Korea has begun preparations for a possible deployment of a naval support ship and troops to the Strait of Hormuz, local media reports said, as President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US ally over its lack of support for the war with Iran.

According to reports, the South Korean government had been discussing the scale and nature of a potential contribution with countries including the United States, Britain and France.

SEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - South Korea is preparing to deploy military assets to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and aims to dispatch them before the end of the year, media reported late on Thursday, citing government and military sources. The reports in several South Korean media outletssaid the g