South Korea Expands Naval Operations Near Strait of Hormuz

• South Korea will expand its anti-piracy unit's operations to about 650km from the Strait of Hormuz.
• Seoul seeks parliamentary approval for the expanded operations.
• The mission aims to protect commercial shipping and energy supplies without military intervention in the US-Iran conflict.
• South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team.
• The decision follows pressure from Donald Trump to support his war efforts in Iran.