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Japanese PM Takaichi urges Iran to secure free and safe Hormuz passage
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that vessels should be able to use the Strait of Hormuz freely and safely without facing extra charges, including transit fees, during a telephone call on Wednesday (Augu
Key facts
- The 20-minute exchange was the fourth conversation between them since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February.
- Takaichi urged Pezeshkian to hold careful consultations with the international community, including countries using the waterway, a key route for crude oil shipments.
- She also reiterated the need to reduce military tensions surrounding Iran and stabilise the situation as soon as possible.
- We strongly hope that a final agreement will be reached (between Iran and the United States), including on Tehran’s nuclear issue, at an early time,”
Summary
The 20-minute exchange was the fourth conversation between them since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February.
Takaichi urged Pezeshkian to hold careful consultations with the international community, including countries using the waterway, a key route for crude oil shipments.