World · Sep 19, 2026

South Korea Rejects Trump Pressure, Says It Will Not Send Troops for US-Israel War on Iran

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on September 18, 2026, that Seoul will not deploy troops or military assets to support the United States and Israel in their war against Iran, rejecting pressure from President Trump. Instead, Lee said South Korea is considering expanding the role of a navy destroyer already stationed off Somalia for anti-piracy duties to help protect South Korean commercial vessels.