Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran Willing to Allow Japan-Related Vessels to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-03-23T08:53:07+00:00

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Iran is willing to allow ships related to Japan to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and has been in consultations regarding a temporary lifting of the blockade. He noted that Iran has not completely blocked the strait, but rather has imposed restrictions on hostile countries, while non-hostile countries can obtain navigation guarantees through negotiations.

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2026-03-23 08:53:07

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Iranian Foreign Minister Alaraji (Photo)

According to reports from Japan, Iranian Foreign Minister Alaraji stated in a phone interview on the 20th that, after negotiations with Japan, Iran is willing to allow ships related to Japan to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Alaraji said that both sides have begun discussions on temporarily lifting the blockade.

As the conflict continues to escalate, many ships related to Japan are stranded in the Persian Gulf. For Japan, which relies on Middle Eastern oil imports for over 90%, the ability to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is of great importance.

Alaraji stated that Iran has not blocked the Strait of Hormuz but has restricted the passage of ships from hostile countries attacking Iran. He mentioned that ships from non-hostile countries wishing to pass can, after negotiations with the relevant countries, be provided with safe passage assurances. (CCTV Reporter He Xinlei, Li Jiannan, Qu Sheng)

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