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Defense chief says no U.S. request for support in Hormuz received

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers Tuesday he has yet to receive an official request from the United States for support regarding operations around the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-14

Korea looks to scale up oil storage capacity as Middle East producers seek hedge

Korea is moving to expand its strategic oil storage capacity as prolonged disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are prompting a surge of inquiries from oil-exporting nations seeking to use Korea’s storage facilities.

2026-04-14

Seoul shares details of 26 Korean vessels waiting to traverse Hormuz with Tehran, sources say

The government has begun negotiations with Iran to secure the release of 26 Korean-flagged vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said Monday.

2026-04-14

U.S. military to start blockade of Iranian ports on Monday: Centcom

The U.S. military will begin blockading all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports beginning at 10 a.m. Monday Washington time, in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's earlier proclamation, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday.

2026-04-13

Trump agrees to 2-week cease-fire with Iran, 'subject to' Hormuz Strait reopening

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks at Pakistan’s request, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "complete" and "immediate" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-08

U.S. strikes reported on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub

U.S. forces have struck military facilities on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, according to a Tuesday report by U.S. media outlet Axios that cited anonymous sources.

2026-04-07

Iran dismisses cease-fire deal, seeks 'permanent end to the war' instead

Iran rejected a cease-fire in its conflict with the U.S. as Trump threatened severe military actions. Tensions escalated following strikes on Iranian infrastructure, with significant casualties reported across the region.

2026-04-07

Trump renews threats to destroy Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened by Tuesday evening

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday again threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz before his Tuesday deadline.

2026-04-06

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats

Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive attacks on Iran, sending oil prices higher again and deepening the strain on consumers.

2026-04-03

Korea joins Britain-led ministerial meeting on Strait of Hormuz

Korea has joined dozens of other countries for a Britain-led top diplomats' meeting to discuss ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz free and open, as concerns deepen over Iran's effective closure of the vital waterway.

2026-04-03