# South Korean, Iranian FMs discuss Hormuz as Houthis seize strategic island

https://mins.news/en/video/54643

- CNA, 2026-09-11 13:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhZqBr6Xn7w

> South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call at Tehran’s request to discuss developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports that Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb are adding urgency to efforts to resolve the waterway disruption, with Iran reportedly working with Gulf states.

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