Protests erupted in South Korea on Wednesday after Donald Trump urged Seoul to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz, with demonstrators opposing military involvement and raising concerns over regional tensions and national security. (PICS/ AFP)
Updated On: 2026-03-18 11:59 AM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The protest was held against Trump’s call for Seoul and other nations to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard oil shipments. South Korea, on March 15, said it was closely monitoring the request
South Korean protesters hold placards during a rally near the US embassy in Seoul on Wednesday, condemning US and Israeli strikes on Iran
In the recent developments of the ongoing war, US President Donald Trump said US-Israel operations against Iran are progressing well, warning Tehran against nuclear ambitions and claiming damage could take a decade to rebuild
US Vice President JD Vance reinforced the administration's stance, pointing to the threat from regional militias and terrorist groups
The comments come as US and Israeli forces continue targeted strikes against Iranian military infrastructure and missile sites
Meanwhile, the United States launched strikes using multiple 5,000-pound (2267 kg) deep-penetrator bombs on fortified Iranian missile sites along its coastline near the Strait of Hormuz
