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South Korea Refuses to Deploy Troops for US War
South Korea has decided not to send its military to support the U.S. in a potential conflict with Iran, defying pressure from President Trump. The decision was made by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
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The Guardian
Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, has said he will not deploy the military to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into co
2026-09-18 05:54 UTC
Al Jazeera
Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.
2026-09-18 06:02 UTC