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Japan Considers Strait of Hormuz Minesweeping Amid Ceasefire Talks

3/22/2026

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Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's Foreign Minister, said Japan may consider minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire occurs in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
He noted the scenario is hypothetical and that Japan currently has no plans to facilitate passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has discussed potential passage for Japanese vessels because Japan relies on the Strait for 90% of its oil shipments.

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Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's Foreign Minister, said Japan may consider minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire occurs in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
He noted the scenario is hypothetical and that Japan currently has no plans to facilitate passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has discussed potential passage for Japanese vessels because Japan relies on the Strait for 90% of its oil shipments.