[Japan: Hopes Iran Will Demonstrate Maximum Flexibility] Golden Finance reported on May 22: The Japanese Foreign Minister stated, 'I had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi. I emphasized to Minister Araghchi that the most important thing right now is to maintain the ceasefire and to promptly and effectively de-escalate the situation, including in the Strait of Hormuz. Japan strongly hopes that Iran will continue to demonstrate maximum flexibility and resume negotiations with the United States as soon as possible. We hope that ships from all countries, including Japan, can pass through the Strait of Hormuz freely and safely.'