As Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drags on, military chiefs from 35 countries around the world held a video conference on the 26th (local time) to discuss the current situation. From the South Korean military, Jin Yong-sung, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), took part.
According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), at this meeting the military chiefs of each country shared the recognition that safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is important to their national security and economies. They also shared their countries' views related to the Strait of Hormuz and formed a basic consensus, and there was no decision on specific military support measures.
An official at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, "The Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) will closely monitor trends in the international community related to the Strait of Hormuz while continuing communication for joint efforts," adding, "We will also carefully review government-level response measures in close consultation with relevant ministries."
Earlier, the French Ministry of National Defense issued a press release that day saying a video conference of the chiefs of defense of various countries was held under the chairmanship of Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Fabien Mandon. The French Ministry of National Defense explained, "This meeting served as an opportunity to gather the positions of countries wishing to join joint efforts to contribute to the safety of maritime navigation in this strategic region."
It added that the meeting was purely defensive in nature and aims to organize the resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once fighting has ceased.