A Japan-owned vessel passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The Foreign Ministry said all Japan-linked vessels carrying Japanese crew members have now evacuated the Gulf.
The passage occurred amid regional shipping concerns in the Middle East.
The Foreign Ministry confirmed the evacuation of all relevant Japan-linked vessels.
No further details on the vessel or exact timing beyond Friday were provided in the report.
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