The Japanese government is opening the possibility of deploying its\nmilitary forces for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz.\nThis option will be considered on the condition that a ceasefire has\nbeen achieved in the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and\nIran.<\/p>\n
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi revealed this possibility\nin an interview with Fuji TV.<\/p>\n
Motegi stated that Tokyo could take on a technical role if the\nsecurity situation in this vital trade route begins to ease.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf a comprehensive ceasefire occurs, hypothetically, then things\nlike mine sweeping could come into play,\u201d Motegi said, as quoted by Al\nJazeera.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that this step remains speculative and heavily depends\non the conditions on the ground.<\/p>\n
According to him, obstacles in the form of sea mines in international\nshipping lanes pose a serious concern for global navigation\nsecurity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is purely hypothetical, but if a ceasefire is established and\nsea mines create obstacles, then I think it would be something that\nneeds to be considered,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
Motegi\u2019s statement comes after Japan previously stated it would not\nsend troops to secure that trade route.<\/p>\n
That decision was made despite pressure and requests for assistance\nfrom US President Donald Trump to maintain stability in the Strait of\nHormuz region.<\/p>\n
Tensions in the Gulf region have risen again after Iran\u2019s military\nissued a stern warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding\npotential attacks from that country\u2019s territory.<\/p>\n
Iran threatens total retaliation if their energy infrastructure is\nattacked again. Attacks in the Persian Gulf have triggered a surge in\npetrol prices and crippled 17% of Qatar\u2019s LNG export capacity.<\/p>\n
France has stated it will help maintain shipping security in the\nStrait of Hormuz. However, concrete steps will only be taken after a\nceasefire is achieved.<\/p>\n
The minister echoed Chancellor Friedrich Merz\u2019s statement calling the\nMiddle East conflict \u201cnot Germany\u2019s war.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stated that countries benefiting from shipping security in the\nstrait must pay costs and taxes to Iran.<\/p>\n
France has stated it will help maintain shipping security in the\nStrait of Hormuz. However, concrete steps will only be taken after a\nceasefire is achieved.<\/p>\n
Kataib Hezbollah militia agrees to a pause in attacks on the US\nEmbassy in Baghdad with strict conditions. Meanwhile, Iran\u2019s gas\nsupplies to Iraq have completely stopped.<\/p>\n
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporarily halt deadly conflict to\nhonour Eid al-Fitr, following airstrikes in Kabul that killed\nhundreds.<\/p>\n
Tehran calls reports of communication with the US \u201cpure lies.\u201d\nForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserts that Iran has never requested a\nceasefire since the war broke out.<\/p>\n
The US predicts the war against Iran will end in a matter of weeks.\nHowever, Tehran insists it is prepared for a long fight without\nnegotiations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/japan-considers-mine-clearing-mission-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-ceasefire-1774169480", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }