The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission praised South Korea for declining to participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz despite what he described as significant pressure, calling the decision “wise” and supportive of regional stability. In a phone call with the chair of South Korea’s National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, the Iranian official also welcomed the suspension of a proposed parliamentary resolution condemni

The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission praised South Korea for declining to participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz despite what he described as significant pressure, calling the decision “wise” and supportive of regional stability. In a phone call with the chair of South Korea’s National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, the Iranian official also welcomed the suspension of a proposed parliamentary resolution condemning Iran, saying it reflected political maturity and understanding of developments inside the country.