Event Brief
Lee Jae Myung rules out combat deployment to Middle East
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Summary: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said his country will not become involved in fighting the U.S. war against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He added South Korea could send assets to help navigation in the vital waterway.
WHO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
WHAT: Lee ruled out any South Korean combat deployment to the Middle East and said South Korea could instead send assets to assist navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: Lee was responding to U.S. pressure for South Korea to contribute to the war against Iran.
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