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South Korea joins 7 countries in Strait of Hormuz statement
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South Korea's foreign ministry announced Friday it will join a joint statement by seven countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and Canada, condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf and de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement calls on Iran to cease its actions and respect freedom of navigation. Seoul cited safety of sea lanes and impacts on its energy supply.
Divisions have emerged within the expanded BRICS group over the ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliations, as covered in earlier coverage of the conflict's outset. While Brazil, China, and Russia condemned the initial attacks, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE criticized Iran's responses. The escalation has triggered market volatility, reducing capital flows to emerging markets.
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Nato käynnistää operaation Arctic Sentry lisätäkseen sitoutumistaan Arktiselle alueelle. Puolustusministeri Pål Jonson (M) toteaa, että Ruotsi on valmis tarjoamaan kykynsä. Operaatio keskittyy aluksi olemassa olevien harjoitusten ja valvonnan koordinoimiseen alueella.