A fire broke out on a South Korean ship (HMM) in the Strait of Hormuz near the UAE, escalating tensions between the US and Iran amid the US's 'Freedom' operation. President Trump reiterated calls for South Korea's participation in the operation, but the fire's cause remains unclear, and the government is urging a cautious response after investigating the cause. Currently, 26 South Korean ships and 160 South Korean crew members are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring the establishment of the optimal solution for their safe return.