Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that issuing an order for maritime security to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz would be “legally difficult,” noting that negotiations with Iran are at least as important as with the United States.
She made remarks during a budget committee session of the upper house of parliament, emphasising the need to explore Japan’s options for restoring free and open navigation in the strait, according to Yuichiro Tamaki, a representative of the Democratic Party for the People in the House of Councillors.
“First and foremost, diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to allow passage of ships anchored in Japan must be a priority. Talks with the United States are important, but negotiations with Iran are no less important. Japan, which maintains friendly relations with Iran, must be able to do this,” Tamaki wrote on X.
By Jeyhun Aghazada
