Korea Paving Way to Send Naval Ship to Hormuz, Reports Say

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South Korea is preparing to possibly deploy a naval support ship and troops to the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions involving the US and Iran. This move is seen in the context of escalating pressures from the US on its allies regarding the conflict with Iran.

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.