WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran fired at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets, urging South Korea to join the U.S.-led maritime mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks were made during a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House.
Trump stated, 'Iran has taken shots at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets,' but did not provide specific details about the incident or the exact date. The U.S. has been leading a coalition to protect shipping in the strategic waterway after tensions with Iran escalated.
South Korea has previously resisted joining the mission, citing concerns about its economic ties with Iran. However, Trump's call for Seoul to participate comes amid heightened tensions in the region. No independent confirmation of the alleged Iranian attack on the South Korean vessel was immediately available.
