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Iran signals Japanese ships may pass through Strait of Hormuz – Reuters

Mar 21, 2026, 01:42 GMT+0

Iran has indicated it is ready to allow Japanese-related ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies, Kyodo News reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Tehran has begun discussions with Tokyo on the possible reopening of the strait, Araghchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone interview on Friday.

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