During a National Assembly meeting, South Korea's Foreign Minister, 조현, conveyed uncertainty concerning any official request for troop deployment to the Hormuz Strait from the United States. While he stated, "It could be a request, or it might not be," he refrained from confirming if there had been any specific discussions with the U.S. about the deployment itself. This ambiguity raises questions about the nature of the dialogue between the two countries regarding military involvement in the region.

In contrast, Defense Minister 안규백 asserted in a separate meeting that the Defense Ministry had not received any official requests from the U.S. and declared that President Trump’s previous mentions of a troop deployment would not qualify as an official request. Furthermore, when asked about the contingency of deploying South Korean forces to the Hormuz Strait area, he stated that the Ministry had not conducted any reviews on that possibility as of yet.

The U.S., represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized the importance of collaboration among various nations for the security of the Hormuz Strait during a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister 조현. Observers speculate that Rubio might express more specific demands during the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers meeting where 조현 is scheduled to attend, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic discussions. Meanwhile, the Blue House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs appear focused on assessing the situation while emphasizing careful decision-making regarding military communications with the U.S.