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- Cho Hyun discussed a possible Hormuz deployment with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
- Cho reaffirmed support for free, safe navigation of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Cho said no troop decision has been made as the government reviews the option.
- Iran’s foreign ministry warned a South Korean presence would be seen as supporting U.S. aggression.
- The call, arranged at Iran’s request, followed Seoul’s inspection team visit to assess deployment.
