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South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz

France 24South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz
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South Korea announced it will dispatch maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team to safeguard commercial shipping and energy supplies, according to France 24. To achieve this, The Guardian reported that Seoul will seek parliamentary approval to extend the operational range of its anti-piracy Cheonghae unit to roughly 650 kilometers from the waterway. The Guardian added that this expansion follows criticism from Donald Trump regarding Iran war support.

Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.

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