Japanese Government

Following the announcement of evacuation plans, Japan has accelerated operations to bring home its nationals from the Middle East amid the spreading Iran conflict. On Sunday, 107 arrived at Narita Airport via government-chartered flight. On Monday, 208 evacuated from Qatar reached Saudi Arabia, with around 300 more, including those from Kuwait and Bahrain, scheduled to arrive in Japan on Tuesday.

6 mars 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

The Japanese government is weighing the use of part of its national oil reserves due to supply disruptions from the Iran crisis. Kyodo News reported on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, affecting imports. Officials plan to monitor the situation and possibly coordinate with other countries.