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  11 Sep 2026, 14:13

South Korea, Iran discuss Hormuz in call: Seoul

SEOUL, Sept 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea and Iran's foreign ministers 
discussed the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call on Friday, Seoul said days 
after confirming it was weighing a "contribution" to the waterway's security.

Seoul's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart 
Abbas Araghchi at Tehran's request, "discussing the recent situation in the 
Middle East," and the Strait of Hormuz, South Korea's foreign ministry said 
in a statement.