The Strait of Tension: Why Seoul and Tehran's Phone Call Matters The Strait of Hormuz has become a flashpoint for tensions in the Middle East.
Last week's phone call between South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi highlights the complex web of alliances in the region.
South Korea's involvement in regional security efforts has been increasing, with Seoul sending an inspection team to the Middle East last month to assess whether to deploy troops.