US requested South Korea to help fight Iran, it declined – Trump
Trump reportedly disclosed the development while discussing international support for the US position in the conflict, saying South Korea declined to provide the assistance requested by Washington.
United States President Donald Trump has said South Korea rejected a request from his administration to assist the United States in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Trump reportedly disclosed the development while discussing international support for the US position in the conflict, saying South Korea declined to provide the assistance requested by Washington.
Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly issued a weeks-long ultimatum to the United States over demands linked to the conflict, amid continuing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament was also reported to have warned that Tehran would not reopen the strategic waterway if Washington failed to meet its demands.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy route through which a significant share of the world’s oil and gas shipments passes, making any prolonged disruption a major concern for international markets.
The reported developments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and growing international concern over the potential for the conflict to escalate further.
