Japan's Takaichi, Oman's sultan seek Hormuz de-escalation
During a phone call, the two leaders backed diplomacy and restoring safe passage for Japanese and other Asian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq agreed to cooperate on de-escalating tensions involving Iran.
- Both leaders stressed the need to ensure the safety of navigation for all vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
- The Omani sultan emphasized the importance of a diplomatic resolution and expressed his willingness to work with Japan and other countries to stabilize the situation.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq agreed Tuesday to cooperate to help de-escalate the situation involving Iran.
During their 20-minute phone call, Takaichi said that it is essential to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for all vessels, including those of Japan and other Asian countries, as soon as possible. The Strait is under a de facto blockade amid the conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran.
The Japanese leader also expressed gratitude for Oman's efforts to protect Japanese nationals. Speaking to reporters after the call, she indicated that Japan will consider reconstruction support for Oman, which suffered human and material losses from the conflict.
The Omani sultan noted the importance of resolving the situation through diplomacy, and expressed his willingness to cooperate with Japan and other countries to stabilise the situation and restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Takaichi has also held telephone talks with the leaders of other relevant countries, including Iran and Pakistan.
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