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South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz

Seoul to seek parliamentary approval to extend anti-piracy Cheonghae unit’s area to about 650km from the vital strait after criticism from Donald Trump on Iran war support South Korea plans to expand the operations ⁠of its anti-piracy unit to waters closer to the strait of Hormuz, its defence ministry has said, after pressure from Donald Trump to ⁠provide support for his war in Iran. The government is to submit a mo…

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South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, its defence ministry said Thursday. Seoul said it would protect commercial shipping and energy supplies while ruling out military intervention in the ongoing US-Iran war.

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South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz

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South Korea to deploy military mission to keep Strait of Hormuz open

South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, its defence ministry said Thursday. Seoul said it would protect commercial shipping and energy supplies while ruling out military intervention in the ongoing US-Iran war.

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