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Japan ‘not thinking about’ discussing Hormuz passage with Iran
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Japan ‘not thinking about’ seeking Iran help for tanker passage through Strait of Hormuz
TOKYO, March 23 — Tokyo is “not thinking about” calling on Iran to let Japanese tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign minister has said, after Tehran said it was ready to help.Japan depends on crude oil imports from the Middle East, most of which transits the strait, located in the Gulf.Iran has effectively closed the strait in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, sending countries reliant on the shipping lane scrambling for alternati…
The Government of Japan has rejected this Sunday the possibility of maintaining exclusive bilateral contacts with Iran to ensure the passage of its vessels through the strategic Strait of Ormuz, despite reports published on the eve that demonstrated Tehran's readiness to facilitate Tokyo's navigation through this passage.
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