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South Korea plans to extend its anti-piracy mission closer to the Strait of Hormuz and add naval assets, including patrol aircraft, according to reports. Seoul says the mission will protect commercial shipping and will not involve military intervention in the Iran war.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for energy and commercial shipping, so security there can affect global trade and energy supplies. U.S. businesses and consumers could face knock-on effects if shipping through the region is disrupted.