Seoul Protesters Rebuke Trump's Hormuz Security Plea
South Korean activists staged demonstrations criticizing President Trump's call for global assistance in securing the strategic Strait of Hormuz amidst rising US-Iran tensions.
Demonstrators in South Korea have taken to the streets to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's demand for international aid in securing the Strait of Hormuz. The protesters lambasted the US leader's request as an unnecessary provocation that could further inflame regional tensions amid the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran.
The rallies, which were organized by progressive civic groups, came just days after Trump called on US allies to contribute military assets to a proposed maritime security initiative in the strategic waterway. The US president argued that the move was necessary to protect global oil supplies, which are heavily dependent on the free flow of traffic through the Strait.
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