Japan warned of ‘hellish summer’ as energy fears mount
Japan is hoping further US-Iran talks will ease tensions in the Middle East and help reopen the Strait of Hormuz permanently, but there is also mounting anxiety over what a failure could mean for the country as summer approaches.
On Friday, Iran said it would reopen the strait for commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump added that a US naval blockade of Iran’s ports would remain until a deal with Tehran was struck.
The fear in Japan,...
- Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz anew if US blockade continues The Straits Times —
- Trump claims Hormuz open but 'blockade stays till deal is signed'; Iran contradicts Times Of India —
- Hormuz open only under ceasefire conditions, Iran says Middle East Eye —
- Iran deal 'should progress quickly' amid Strait of Hormuz opening, Trump declares LBC —
- Iran declares Strait of Hormuz is open as Trump says a deal could soon be at hand ABC News —