South Korean Protesters Demand Non-Involvement in U.S.-Iran Conflict

Protesters in Seoul gathered to express opposition to South Korea's possible military participation in the conflict between the United States and Iran. The demonstrations were focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical region for global oil transit. The protesters called for the government to avoid entanglement in what they described as an illegal war. Sources report that the protests were organized by South Korean citizens, with demands directed at the government. The demonstrations were peaceful, with no reported violence or arrests. The South Korean government has not yet issued an official statement on the matter. Tehran says the U.S. is engaged in an illegal war against Iran. Washington says the conflict is a legitimate response to Iranian aggression.