Tensions in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region are escalating, with Israel and Hezbollah continuing to exchange blows in a series of airstrikes. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dial back his military actions in Lebanon, telling US media that he has asked Netanyahu to be more "low-key" in the region. However, Netanyahu has dismissed the possibility of a ceasefire, stating that there is no end to the conflict in sight. As the situation in Lebanon remains volatile, South Korea is taking steps to address its own security concerns, with a senior diplomat set to depart for Iran as a special envoy to discuss the safety of its citizens and the critical Strait of Hormuz. The envoy, Chung Byung-ha, is expected to push for the freedom of navigation for all vessels, including South Korean ships, which have been impacted by Iran's chokehold on the strategic waterway.
Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade strikes as Trump tells US media he has asked Netanyahu to be more ‘low-key’ in Lebanon. Follow live newsNetanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches fresh strikesSouth Korea says senior diplomat Chung Byung-ha will soon depart for Iran as a special envoy to discuss the safety of its citizens and Iran’s chokehold on the strait of Hormuz.South Korea’s foreign ministry said Friday that Chung plans to push for the freedom of navigation for all vessels, including South Korean. Continue reading...
