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South Korean Civic Groups Urge Seoul to Refuse Hormuz Deployment Amid US Request

President Donald Trump has called on allies, including South Korea, to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a request South Korea's presidential office is reviewing. Now, South Korean civic groups are urging the government to reject any US request to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, warning of security risks.

14 Mar, 09:20 — 15 Mar, 08:49
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BBCHigh21h ago

Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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wsjHigh22h ago

Trump Wants to Secure Hormuz. Here’s What It Would Take. - WSJ

Trump Wants to Secure Hormuz. Here’s What It Would Take.  WSJ

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FTVery High18h ago

Trump urges China and UK to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President’s plea for help comes after he told US jets to bomb Iran’s Kharg Island, deepening fears of protracted oil crisis

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wapoMostly Factual20h ago

Trump urges world to help open Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hit

As the Iran war enters its third week and oil prices surge, President Donald Trump is attempting to restart shipping through a key choke point closed by Iran.

By Maegan Vazquez, Mustafa Salim

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual17h ago

Iran war live: Trump urges allies to keep Hormuz open amid Gulf attacks

US President Donald Trump says allies who rely on Gulf oil must help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

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times-ukMostly Factual20h ago

Trump urges UK to send warships to defend Strait of Hormuz — as it happened - The Times

Trump urges UK to send warships to defend Strait of Hormuz — as it happened  The Times

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hinduMostly Factual18h ago

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane

Having earlier vowed that the U.S. Navy would "very soon" start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump appeared to call for reinforcements on Saturday

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual19h ago

Another fire hits Gulf energy infrastructure: Sharjah petroleum storage blaze ignites security fears amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A fire at a petroleum storage facility in Sharjah's Sajaa Industrial Area was brought under control late Saturday night. Emergency services responded swiftly to contain the blaze, believed to have been triggered by a tank leak. No casualties were reported but the incident highlights regional security concerns surrounding energy infrastructure.

By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual23h ago

Strait of Hormuz open, closed to only US, Israeli vessels: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

The claim from Araghchi comes even as hundreds of ships remain stranded in the narrow sea lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Trump says other countries ‘must take care’ of Hormuz oil chokepoint targeted by Iran - The Straits Times

Trump says other countries ‘must take care’ of Hormuz oil chokepoint targeted by Iran  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual9h ago

Civic groups urge Seoul to refuse Hormuz deployment

Civic groups in South Korea urged the government Sunday to reject any US request to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that involvement in rising tensions with Iran could expose the country to security risks and legal challenges. The criticism, led largely by progressive and liberal organizations, came after US President Donald Trump called on countries including South Korea to deploy naval forces to the strategic waterway, where Iran has mounted a blockade and attacked several civil

By The Korea Herald

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual16h ago

Strait of Hormuz open to everyone but US, Israel, Iranian FM Araghchi says

Other ships are free to pass, although many prefer not to due to “security concerns,” which Araghchi claimed have nothing to do with Iran.

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japan-timesMostly Factual19h ago

Trump urges Japan and other countries to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran's ability to stop shipping through the strait, a major channel for oil and gas shipping, could give it enormous leverage over the U.S. and its allies.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual20h ago

Trump urges other nations to help secure shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Iran had threatened that US-linked oil and energy firms would be "turned into a pile of ashes" if they were hit.

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in-cyprus10h ago

South Korea will carefully review Trump’s request to send warships to Hormuz

South Korea’s presidential office said on Sunday that it would carefully review U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls on allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. “We will communicate closely with the U.S. regarding this matter and make a decision after careful review,” the office said in a statement. (Reuters) Read more: Trump […]

By Newsroom

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual22h ago

Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday said countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz strait should take responsibility for keeping the passage open, with American help.

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vanguard-ngMixed12h ago

Trump urges UK, other nations’ to send warships to protect Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump called for other nations’ warships to help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, still virtually blocked Sunday by the threat of Iranian attacks. Despite sustaining heavy bombardments since US-Israeli forces launched a war against Iran on February 28, Tehran has defied Trump’s assertion that its military capability […] The post Trump urges UK, other nations’ to send warships to protect Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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star-kenyaMixed1d ago

Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks - the-star.co.ke

Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks  the-star.co.ke

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naharnetMixed20h ago

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane - Naharnet

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane  Naharnet

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press-tvLow1d ago

Tehran to Trump: All regional energy facilities will be destroyed if Iran’s energy infrastructure hit - PressTV

Tehran to Trump: All regional energy facilities will be destroyed if Iran’s energy infrastructure hit  PressTV

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press-tv14 Mar, 09:20First to report

Tehran to Trump: All regional energy facilities will be destroyed if Iran’s energy infrastructure hit - PressTV

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straits-times14 Mar, 14:43

Trump says other countries ‘must take care’ of Hormuz oil chokepoint targeted by Iran - The Straits Times

star-kenya14 Mar, 14:59

Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks - the-star.co.ke

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hindustan-times14 Mar, 18:05

Strait of Hormuz open, closed to only US, Israeli vessels: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

2h later
Bangkok Post14 Mar, 19:45

Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz

wsj14 Mar, 19:47

Trump Wants to Secure Hormuz. Here’s What It Would Take. - WSJ

BBC14 Mar, 20:33

Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

wapo14 Mar, 21:08

Trump urges world to help open Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hit

naharnet14 Mar, 21:09

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane - Naharnet

times-uk14 Mar, 21:15

Trump urges UK to send warships to defend Strait of Hormuz — as it happened - The Times

sbs-news14 Mar, 21:32

Trump urges other nations to help secure shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Times of India14 Mar, 21:57

Another fire hits Gulf energy infrastructure: Sharjah petroleum storage blaze ignites security fears amid Iran vs US-Israel war

japan-times14 Mar, 22:43

Trump urges Japan and other countries to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz

hindu14 Mar, 23:28

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane

FT14 Mar, 23:48

Trump urges China and UK to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera15 Mar, 00:00

Iran war live: Trump urges allies to keep Hormuz open amid Gulf attacks

1h later
jerusalem-post15 Mar, 01:11

Strait of Hormuz open to everyone but US, Israel, Iranian FM Araghchi says

4h later
vanguard-ng15 Mar, 05:22

Trump urges UK, other nations’ to send warships to protect Strait of Hormuz

2h later
in-cyprus15 Mar, 07:27

South Korea will carefully review Trump’s request to send warships to Hormuz

1h later
Korea Herald15 Mar, 08:49Latest update

Civic groups urge Seoul to refuse Hormuz deployment