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Story summary
- Iran indicated it would permit Japanese vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz with prior consultation.
- Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, stated the Strait remains open for non-enemy vessels.
- Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Japan is not seeking to urge Iran for passage.
- Iran's blockade in response to U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has disrupted oil shipping routes.
- South Korea is engaged in multilateral discussions to ensure energy security.
