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TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran,
Fears grow in Lebanon of Israeli ground invasion as IDF preparing for "several more weeks of fighting against Iran and Hezbollah".
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Japan ‘not thinking about’ discussing Hormuz passage with Iran
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready to ensure safe passage for Japan, requiring only communication to arrange transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait,” the leaders said in a joint statement.
The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a p
Japan could consider deploying its Self-Defense Forces to clear naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has said.
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Iran weighs selective opening of Hormuz Strait for Japan
Iran, which has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz since U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on the country, has indicated it may allow passage for vessels related to Japan. This comes amid heightened tensions over the global oil transit route,
Ships not linked to “Iran’s enemies” can pass, provided they coordinate security and safety arrangements with Tehran, an Iran representative said.
Recently, a weakening of unity within the North Atlantic Alliance has been observed. This has become especially evident during the conflict in the
Fears grow in Lebanon of Israeli ground invasion as IDF preparing for "several more weeks of fighting against Iran and Hezbollah".
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Leading European nations, Japan and Canada issued a joint statement on Thursday saying they were ready to join appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and would take steps to stabilise energy markets.