[Japanese Media: Iran Prepares to Allow Japanese Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz] BlockBeats News, March 21, according to a report by Kyodo News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that after consultations between officials from both countries, Iran is ready to allow ships related to Japan to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's oil imports are heavily dependent on the Middle East. The Iran conflict prompted Japan to tap into its oil reserves this month. Japan has been under pressure from Trump to assist in defending the strait. Earlier this week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a face-to-face meeting with Trump in Washington, explained the legal limitations on Japan's participation in such actions. At the same time, she emphasized areas of mutual agreement, including commitments to increase oil imports from the United States and to cooperate on missile development. (Jin10)