South Korea says Hormuz talks with France concern contribution options, not troop deployment

Live Blog Update| War on Iran 8 September 2026 22:23 BST South Korean President Lee Jae Myung discussed the Strait of Hormuz with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, but the talks concerned possible contributions to international efforts to ensure security and freedom of navigation, not troop deployment, Seoul's presidential office said. National security adviser Wi Sung-lac also said a review of South Korea's potential role was not linked to US investment talks and that Iran had sought explanations over reports on a possible South Korean role. Reporting by Reuters