Japan's PM asks Iran to guarantee ship safety in Strait of Hormuz

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a 25-minute phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on April 8, following the recent ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S., NHK reported. In a subsequent statement, Takaichi said they discussed the agreement and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. She also requested that Iran guarantee the safety of all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and expressed hope for a swift final resolution through diplomatic channels.