S. Korea, Iran agree to closely coordinate on Strait of Hormuz vessel transit

South Korea and Iran agreed Friday to maintain close communication on the safety of ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and the protection of South Korean nationals in Iran, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi reached the agreement during a phone call that also covered recent developments in the Middle East and bilateral relations.

It marked their sixth phone conversation since the outbreak of the US-Isr ...