Iran Requires Coordination for South Korean Ships
“There are no problems with the (country’s) vessels," said Saeed Koozechi, describing South Korea as a “non-adversarial country.”
“But in order for them to go through, you need coordination, prior consultations with the Iranian military and government,” he told reporters in Seoul.
As reported by sources, around 26 South Korean ships carrying approximately 180 crew members remain stuck in the waterway, which had been heavily trafficked before the conflict escalated late last month.
Koozechi noted that Tehran had requested Seoul to “provide the details of the stranded ships” during phone discussions held Monday between the two countries’ foreign ministers.
On the same day, South Korea’s top diplomat Cho Hyun urged his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to guarantee secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
South Korea relies on Gulf nations for nearly 55% of its energy imports, most of which pass through the Strait of Hormuz—an area effectively controlled by Iran since airstrikes by the United States and Israel against Tehran began on Feb. 28.
In 2024, Seoul spent approximately $144 billion on energy imports.
According to a statement attributed to Araghchi, Tehran has permitted transit through the strategic waterway for "friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan," as stated by reports.
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