The Trump administration stated on September 6 that it is "waiting for the South Korean government to contribute resources" in the Hormuz Strait.
According to Yonhap News, a White House official commented on South Korea's review of military contributions to the Hormuz Strait, saying, "South Korea is one of the major importers of Middle Eastern crude oil," and added, "We are still waiting for South Korea to deploy resources in the region." This was reported by Voice of America (VOA).
A U.S. Department of Defense official further noted in response to a Yonhap inquiry that President Trump has publicly expressed his expectation for allies to step up and support the protection of freedom of navigation in the Hormuz Strait.
The official also stated, "Please inquire with the South Korean government regarding potential asset or troop deployments."
On August 30, President Trump reiterated in a media interview that South Korea and NATO countries have not provided assistance related to the Iran conflict, stating, "Keep that in mind."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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