FM urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz in call with Iranian counterpart
🔴 Tension RisingYonhap News Agency2026-05-02
FM Cho Hyun urged Iran's Abbas Araghchi to resume safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call. He expressed concerns about the 26 South Korean vessels stranded in the waterway and highlighted the broader impact of the conflict on global security and the economy. Araghchi outlined Iran's position on negotiations with the United States.