What did Iran say about Korea possibly sending forces to the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran said any military involvement by Korea in the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences. Baqaei also warned that operational participation or military presence would amount to direct support for the aggressor.

What options was Seoul reviewing for a Strait of Hormuz mission?

Seoul said it was reviewing military and nonmilitary options, but no decision had been made. The options reportedly under consideration included a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel, and a mine-clearing unit.

How did Iran frame its ties with South Korea while issuing the warning?

Baqaei said relations between Iran and South Korea go back more than 64 years and have always been based on mutual respect. He said Iran greatly values those friendly ties while urging Korea not to submit to U.S. pressure and extortion.

Iran warns Korea over possible Hormuz deployment

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Iran’s foreign ministry warned Korea on Monday that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences. Esmaeil Baqaei said the two countries’ ties have lasted more than 64 years and stressed that Seoul should not join military operations. The warning followed Seoul’s statement last week that it was reviewing military and nonmilitary options, with no decision made.

Key Facts

Baqaei wrote the warning in a Korean-language post on X.
He said any operational participation or military presence by other parties in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz would amount to direct support for the aggressor.
Seoul said last week that it was reviewing both military and nonmilitary options.
Options under consideration include a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel, and a mine-clearing unit.

By Yi Whan-woo

Published Sep 7, 2026 5:06 pm KST

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqae's X post written in Korean / Caputed from X

Iran’s foreign ministry warned Korea, Monday, that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz could have “serious consequences,” as Seoul considers possible military contributions to efforts to secure freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.

“Relations between Iran and South Korea date back more than 64 years and have always been based on mutual respect. Iran greatly values its friendly relations with the Republic of Korea,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei wrote in a Korean-language post on X.

The post was interpreted as a direct message for Seoul, stressing two countries’ longstanding ties before warning against joining military operations in the region.

“However, it is clear that under the current circumstances, any operational participation or military presence by other parties in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz would amount to direct support for the aggressor and would have serious consequences,” Baqaei wrote.

Baqaei added that “no sovereign and responsible government” should submit to what he described as U.S. “pressure and extortion” to participate in aggression against Iran.

The warning came after Cheong Wa Dae said last week that Seoul was reviewing both military and nonmilitary options, although no decision had been made.

Options reportedly under consideration include deploying maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel or a mine-clearing unit.

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