# How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war

https://mins.news/en/item/49526

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-08 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/8/how-south-korea-finds-itself-trapped-in-the-us-iran-war?traffic_source=rss

> Washington is pressuring reluctant Seoul to support a naval blockade of Iran, while Tehran warns South Korea of “serious consequences” if it joins US military actions. Seoul is considering options to help protect navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, including possible noncombat and search-and-rescue deployments with allies.

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