Seoul sticks to cautious line as allies condemn Iran over Hormuz

South Korea maintained a cautious stance as of Friday amid mounting pressure from Washington and its allies over the Strait of Hormuz, even as key partners, including Western nations and Japan, issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s actions, from which Seoul was notably absent. An official at South Korea's presidential office, speaking on condition of anonymity, underscored the broader stakes, saying, “The situation in the Middle East is a matter of significant importance in the internationa