The US and South Korea agreed to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after Seoul refused to deploy troops.

On Friday, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun reached an agreement to ensure free maritime navigation in the strategic Strait of Ormuz. The diplomatic consensus was reached following Seoul's formal rejection of deploying military troops to the region.

Despite declining to send armed forces, both officials emphasized the urgency and shared necessity of maintaining secure transit lanes through the strait. The discussions highlight ongoing international efforts to balance military limitations with diplomatic cooperation in safeguarding critical global shipping routes.