5 more S. Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz

Five more South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following last week’s ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, bringing the total number of vessels that have left the region to 11, the maritime ministry said Thursday. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the ships safely passed through the strategic waterway and are sailing normally. A total of 21 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said. READ: Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply With the latest departure, the number of South Korean-linked […]... Keep on reading: 5 more S. Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz