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South Korean protesters urge government to avoid troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz amid rising global oil prices

Dozens of South Korean protesters gathered in Seoul to urge their government not to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz. The protesters, who gathered outside the U.S. embassy, argued against joining a war of aggression and expressed concern over sending young people into the waterway. South Korea is currently considering contributions to U.S. security efforts in the region, provided its own military readiness is not compromised. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that any South Korean deployment would be seen as direct support for the party responsible for the aggression. Global oil prices have risen significantly, with the Brent crude benchmark topping $101 per barrel. The U.S. standard for diesel has reached an all-time high of over $200 per barrel. These price spikes are occurring as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slows to a crawl. President Trump said he expects Iran to continue the war through the November midterm elections to damage him politically. He stated that he intends to end the war immediately after the election.

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