Four additional South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total to six following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The vessels carry 26 South Korean sailors, and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries confirmed they are sailing normally.
The increased number of South Korean vessels safely exiting the Strait of Hormuz suggests a de-escalation of tensions in the region following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Four more South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total to six following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries confirmed the vessels are sailing normally. A total of 26 South Korean sailors were on board the departing ships. The number of South Korean-linked ships remaining in the strait has decreased to 18.