Nikkei reports that after the US and Iran announced a peace agreement, Japan is exploring dispatching its Self-Defense Forces to carry out mine-clearing and escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, but the government is facing difficulty securing support for such missions.

2026-06-16

Nikkei reports that after the US and Iran announced a peace agreement, Japan is exploring dispatching its Self-Defense Forces to carry out mine-clearing and escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, but the government is facing difficulty securing support for such missions.