Foreign Minister Motegi said Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements for stranded Japanese vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Japan could consider minesweeping operations there if a ceasefire is reached.
The Japan Times reports that Foreign Minister Motegi stated Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements allowing passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels. He indicated Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if a ceasefire is reached. The article, published on March 22, 2026, includes keywords such as Strait of Hormuz, Iran, MSDF, SDF, defense, U.S., sea mines, shipping, and Iran-Japan relations. Motegi's comments address the situation involving stranded ships and potential defense responses.
