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A former top Japanese national security adviser, Akihisa Nagashima, has urged Japan to consider sending warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, protecting both its vessels and those of other nations. Nagashima suggested this could be done under a special measures law, without altering Japan's pacifist constitution. He emphasized that protecting global shipping routes aligns with Japan’s national interests. Despite US pressure for greater involvement, Japan has pledged cooperation with European nations to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway.

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