South Korea and Iran Discuss Strait of Hormuz Security as Seoul Weighs Military Deployment

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Seoul is currently considering a potential military deployment to the vital waterway, a move Iran has cautioned would have "serious consequences" and be perceived as supporting U.S. "aggression." This highlights growing international involvement and regional tensions.