South korea iranian waiver shows strength of alliance with us

I think there may be some confusion here. South Korea and Iran are not exactly known for having a strong alliance, and in fact, South Korea has been a key player in enforcing international sanctions against Iran due to its nuclear program.

However, I think you may be referring to the recent news about the United States granting a waiver to South Korea, allowing it to continue importing Iranian oil despite the US sanctions on Iran.

In that case, here's what's happening:

In November 2018, the United States reimposed sanctions on Iran after withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. The sanctions aimed to pressure Iran to renegotiate the deal or face severe economic consequences.

South Korea, which relies heavily on oil imports, was granted a waiver by the US in November 2018, allowing it to continue importing Iranian oil for a limited period. The waiver was seen as a gesture of goodwill towards South Korea, which has been a key ally of the US in the region.

In May 2020, the US granted another waiver to South Korea, allowing it to continue importing Iranian oil until June 2021. This waiver was seen as a sign of the strength of the alliance between the US and South Korea, as well as a recognition of South Korea's efforts to reduce its dependence on Iranian oil.

So, in summary, the waiver granted to South Korea by the US is a sign of the strength of the alliance between the two countries, rather than a reflection of a strong alliance between South Korea and Iran.