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Story summary
- Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi spoke with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, urging safe Strait of Hormuz navigation.
- He reaffirmed Japan's support for diplomatic efforts to sustain the fragile Iran–United States ceasefire.
- Strait's closure has disrupted Japan's supply chains, prompting US$10 billion in aid for Southeast Asia.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has released oil from stockpiles to cushion impacts.
- Japan's reliance on Middle Eastern oil underscores the need to resolve the conflict.
