South Korea denies reports of military deployment to Strait of Hormuz

The South Korean presidential office stated that local reports regarding the country's decision to deploy military forces to the Strait of Hormuz are different from the facts. The statement was issued in response to speculation suggesting that Seoul was preparing for a military presence in the region under pressure from the United States. South Korean officials did not provide further details. In a separate development, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it conducted strikes in northern Gaza after shots were fired toward its troops. According to the IDF, no soldiers were injured in the incident.