Pondering Strait of Hormuz Deployment: U.S. Pressures, Iran Warns

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As U.S. President Trump pressures South Korea to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz, reports are following one after another that a deployment is imminent. An Iranian spokesperson even issued a warning in a Korean-language post, stating that "dangerous choices come with a price."

Amid U.S. pressure and Iranian warnings, we examine what form and scope a potential South Korean deployment to the Strait of Hormuz would actually take, as well as the potential gains and concerns.

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