Strait of Hormuz: Prolonged navigation impact would hit Japan; government and others closely watching developments

Regarding the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel, if the impact on navigation in the "Strait of Hormuz" is prolonged, it could be a major blow to Japan, which relies on the Middle East for crude oil imports. The government and companies are closely monitoring the local situation and trends such as crude oil prices at the start of the week.