Japan may consider mine clearance in Hormuz if a ceasefire is achieved
Japan is contemplating deploying forces for mine clearance in the Hormuz Strait, contingent upon a hypothetical ceasefire in the Iran war, according to Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
Prime Minister Takaichi Explains 'Article 9 Constraints' to President Trump, According to Foreign Minister Motegi
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed President Trump about the constraints imposed by Article 9 of Japan's constitution during a recent summit regarding naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks, Motegi Calls for Securing Ship Safety in the Strait of Hormuz
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi urged Iran during a phone call to immediately halt actions threatening maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign Minister Motegi discusses via phone with Iranian Foreign Minister, requests early release of two Japanese citizens
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, urging for the early release of two Japanese citizens detained in Iran and emphasizing the need to stop attacks on Gulf nations.
Japan Concerned About Humanitarian Situation in Gaza and Expansion in the West Bank
Japan's Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the seizure of Palestinian lands in the West Bank, urging for civilian protection and humanitarian aid access during meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials.