Seoul: The presidential office on Monday expressed cautious optimism regarding the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, while emphasizing the need to wait and observe its potential impact on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Yonhap News Agency, a high-ranking official from the South Korean presidential office, speaking on the condition of anonymity, commented on the development a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the peace agreement aimed at ending the prolonged conflict with Iran. Trump declared on social media his authorization for the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. Naval blockade.
The South Korean official described the agreement as "progress in the right direction" and highlighted the significance of including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the deal. The official noted the importance of this aspect of the agreement for South Korea.
However, the official also cautioned that it remains uncertain whether the deal would lead to the immediate reopening of the strait. Additional negotiations related to nuclear issues could potentially influence the ceasefire agreement, according to the official.