Key facts
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- This was their third phone call.
- Takaichi called for the safe passage of all vessels, regardless of nation.
This call occurs amidst heightened tensions in maritime routes, particularly in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, impacting global shipping and trade. Japan, as a major trading nation reliant on maritime transport, has a vested interest in ensuring freedom of navigation.