Iran has issued a strong warning to South Korea against any military presence or participation in US-led operations in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, saying such involvement could have serious consequences.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei made the warning in a post on X.

이란과 대한민국의 관계는 64년이 넘는 역사를 지니고 있으며, 양국 관계는 줄곧 상호 존중을 바탕으로 발전해 왔습니다. 이란은 대한민국과의 우호 관계를 매우 중요하게 여기고 있습니다.

그러나 현재 이란 국민이 미국의 침략적 행위에 맞서 자위하고 있으며, 여성과 어린이를 상대로 한 미국의… pic.twitter.com/ThlIXzIyIN

— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) September 7, 2026

Baghaei said that despite more than 64 years of diplomatic relations between Iran and South Korea, Tehran would view Seoul’s involvement in US initiatives in the region as “direct support for the aggressor.”

He warned that any South Korean military presence or participation in another country’s military operations in the region would “inevitably lead to serious consequences.”

At the same time, Baghaei stressed that Iran continues to attach importance to its friendly relations with South Korea.

The Iranian diplomat urged Seoul not to give in to pressure from Washington or become what he described as “accomplices in acts of aggression” against Iran.