TOKYO: Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Tehran has started talks with Tokyo about possibly opening the strait, Araghchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone interview on Friday. Japan’s foreign and trade ministries and the Prime Minister’s Office did not pick up calls from Reuters on Saturday seeking comment on the report.

Iran is open to allowing Japanese vessels transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Abbas Araghchi says that the strait is open