South Korea is preparing to seek parliamentary approval to expand its anti-piracy unit’s operational range to waters near the Strait of Hormuz, extending its reach to about 650 kilometers from the critical shipping route. The move follows criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding South Korea’s support for the conflict in Iran. The government plans to submit a legislative motion to adjust the Cheonghae unit’s deployment area, which would also require approval from the president and cabinet. The proposed expansion targets waters near Oman’s port of Duqm, bringing South Korean naval operations closer to the strategically vital strait.
Seoul to seek parliamentary approval to extend anti-piracy Cheonghae unit’s area to about 650km from the vital strait after criticism from Donald Trump on Iran war supportSouth Korea plans to expand the operations of its anti-piracy unit to waters closer to the strait of Hormuz, its defence ministry has said, after pressure from Donald Trump to provide support for his war in Iran.The government is to submit a motion to parliament that would expand the Cheonghae unit’s area of operation to waters near the port of Duqm in Oman, which is about 650km (403 miles) away from the strait. The motion also needs to be approved by President Lee Jae Myung and the cabinet. Continue reading...
