South Korea said it would consider the move provided that its own military readiness was not compromised, but added that no decision had been made. Iran has warned South Korea against deploying troops or participating in United States-led security operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such involvement could have “serious consequences.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei issued the warning after Seoul said it was considering contributing to US security efforts in the strategic waterway. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• South Korea said it would consider the move provided that its own military readiness was not compromised, but added that no decision had been made.S1

• Iran has warned South Korea against deploying troops or participating in United States-led security operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such involvement could have “serious consequences.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei issued the...S2