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Iran warns Seoul of serious consequences over possible role in Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei warned Monday that South Korea’s possible military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz would have serious consequences. Seoul said it was continuing contacts to help establish peace in the Middle East and ensure the free passage of ships.
South Korea’s possible military role in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has drawn a strong reaction from Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei warned that such involvement would have “serious consequences.”
Baqaei said relations between Tehran and Seoul had progressed on the basis of mutual respect for more than 64 years and that Iran attached great importance to friendly relations with South Korea.
According to the Iranian spokesman, the Iranian people would view another country’s military presence in the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz as direct support for the aggressor at a time when they were defending themselves against what they described as U.S. aggression and protesting “war crimes” against women and children.
Baqaei also said that no sovereign and responsible country should yield to U.S. pressure and threats or become complicit in aggression and crimes against Iran.
Seoul’s military contribution option
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said it was in close communication with the international community over developments in the Middle East and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ministry said it aimed to help restore regional peace and stability as soon as possible and ensure the free passage through the strait of all ships, including South Korean vessels.
Seoul is considering whether to provide military support for international efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz. On Friday, a South Korean presidential official said no final decision had been made on deploying forces and that the review was continuing.
The official said military contributions could be made to international efforts to preserve freedom of navigation, provided that South Korea’s defense readiness was not weakened.
Three-stage approval for deployment
South Korea is considering using P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, an explosive ordnance disposal team and a logistics support vessel in the preparations.
Any potential deployment would require a decision by South Korea’s National Security Council, Cabinet approval and the consent of the National Assembly.
As a treaty ally of the United States, South Korea hosts approximately 39,000 U.S. troops on the Korean Peninsula. U.S. President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Seoul to make a military contribution to efforts to secure maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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