Seoul, March 15: President Donald Trump is pressuring allied nations to collaborate on reopening the Hormuz Strait. In a recent post, he named countries like China and the UK, both of which have refrained from making any public comments. Meanwhile, South Korea has responded, indicating it will review the situation before making any decisions.
On Sunday, the South Korean presidential office stated, “We will work closely with the United States on this matter and will make a decision only after a thorough review.”
The Hormuz Strait, a crucial waterway for global trade, has been nearly closed since the onset of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Concerns over energy supply have led to a rapid increase in oil prices. However, reports emerged on Saturday that two Indian vessels, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, successfully crossed the Strait carrying a significant LPG shipment.
On the same day, Trump claimed in a social media post that actions would soon be taken to address global energy supply concerns. He expressed hope that countries—specifically naming China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK—would “send warships to the area” to ensure safe passage for vessels through Hormuz.
The U.S. President wrote, “Countries that obtain oil from the Strait of Hormuz should take care of this route, and we will assist them significantly!”
However, earlier on Sunday, a senior Japanese official questioned whether Tokyo would send warships to Hormuz. Takaaki Kobayashi, the policy chief of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, stated on public broadcaster NHK, “A careful decision must be made regarding security missions.” He also noted that Japanese law complicates the situation.
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