U.S.-Iran deal raises hope for exit of 24 S. Korean vessels stranded inside the Strait of Hormuz (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S.-Iran deal raises hope for South Korean vessels stranded in Strait of Hormuz to depart, but uncertainties remain about safe passage and potential obstacles.

• U.S.-Iran agreement aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz for South Korean vessels
• 24 South Korean-linked vessels remain stranded in Persian Gulf
• Uncertainty remains about safe passage and potential obstacles like naval mines and congestion
• South Korean government monitoring developments due to risks from Iranian instability and armed groups