Japan May Send Minesweepers to Hormuz After Iran-US Ceasefire

Mar 22, 2026 Japan Japan International
Japan May Send Minesweepers to Hormuz After Iran-US Ceasefire

Japan may dispatch minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire in Iran-US-Israel conflict, highlighting Japan's role in regional stability and energy

Japan May Deploy Minesweepers to Hormuz Post-Ceasefire

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has hinted at the potential deployment of Japan's Self-Defence Forces to assist in minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire between Iran and US-Israeli forces. This decision underscores Japan's commitment to regional stability and energy security, given its significant oil imports from the region.

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