South Korea plans to expand anti-piracy operations closer to Hormuz Strait

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South Korea is proposing to extend its anti-piracy patrols closer to the Strait of Hormuz, with operations near Oman’s port of Duqm under consideration. The move comes amid US pressure related to the war involving Iran.

Seoul proposes extending its Cheonghae unit’s patrols to waters near Oman’s Duqm amid US pressure over Iran war.