Internationell politik
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 lanserar operationen Arctic Sentry för att öka sitt engagemang i Arktis. Försvarsminister Pål Jonson (M) säger att Sverige står redo att bidra med sina förmågor. Operationen fokuserar inledningsvis på samordning av befintliga övningar och övervakning i regionen.