South Korea Considers Military Deployment in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Pressure on Iran

South Korea has not yet made a decision on deploying military forces to the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Independent. Seoul stated that while the option is being considered, 'nothing is decided yet.' The Independent reports that the US is exerting pressure on South Korea to take part in actions against Iran. Al Jazeera, however, highlights that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had a major economic and security impact on South Korea. The outlet also notes that Seoul is under heavy US pressure to contribute to efforts against Iran. The two sources diverge on the immediacy of the decision and the emphasis on the economic impact versus the political pressure.