Holmes Strait Volunteer Union Judgment based on relations with Iran US Secretary of State Secretary August 8, 11:05
Regarding the voluntary coalition in the Holmes Strait in the Middle East where the United States is aiming to form, Secretary of the Secretary of Secretariat will consider effective responses to ensure the safety of Japanese ships, and also consider the relationship with the allies of the United States and Iran, a friendly country. However, I repeatedly showed the idea of making a comprehensive judgment.
The United States Secretary of Defense Esper met with Minister of Defense Iwaya on the 7th to join the voluntary alliance that the United States is aiming to form to secure the Holmes Strait in the Middle East, and requested Japan's cooperation.
The secretary of the secretary said at a press conference, “I would like to refrain from answering with promising answers, including the timing of decisions regarding future responses,” regarding the state of the government's consideration.
After that, “We will consider from various angles, taking into account what measures are effective to ensure the safety of navigation of Japanese ships in the Middle East, ensuring a stable supply of crude oil, and relations with the United States and Iran. I want to make a comprehensive decision. "