South Korea has proposed expanding naval patrols by its special maritime unit, the Cheonghae unit, into waters near Oman’s Duqm port, a move linked to growing US pressure regarding tensions with Iran. The initiative comes as regional security concerns escalate, with the US reportedly urging allies to bolster maritime security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz area. The potential deployment would mark an unusual extension of South Korea’s naval presence in the Arabian Sea, reflecting broader efforts to counter Iranian threats and stabilize shipping routes. Details remain unclear, but the proposal signals a deepening regional military coordination amid heightened geopolitical risks.
Seoul proposes extending its Cheonghae unit’s patrols to waters near Oman’s Duqm amid US pressure over Iran war.
