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Navigation Safety Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated calls for a free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, following a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
She confirmed that a Japanese vessel carrying three crew members had safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic coordination with Iranian authorities.
Diplomatic Efforts Continue
“I conveyed my strong hope that negotiations between the United States and Iran would resume soon and reach a final agreement,” Takaichi said.
Takaichi added that many Japanese-related vessels, including those carrying Japanese nationals, remain in the Persian Gulf.
Ensuring Vessel Passage
“The government will continue to actively pursue all diplomatic efforts and coordination to ensure the earliest possible passage through the Strait of Hormuz for all these vessels,” she concluded.
Global Trade Importance
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, linking the Persian Gulf with global shipping routes.
Around a fifth of global oil trade, along with significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and other petroleum products, passes through the strait, making it a critical corridor for global energy supplies and maritime commerce.
Prime Minister’s Office of Japan, via Viory.Video
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