It is reported by the Nikkei newspaper.

It is noted that in recent years, many Asian countries, including China and Japan, began to depend on the supply of petrochemicals and aluminum from the Middle East.

It is also reported that the continuation of the aggravated crisis may lead to higher prices in the market of oil products, copper wire and aluminum, due to the fact that Asian countries will begin to look for other suppliers.

French Defense Minister Florence Parley announced on August 29 that her country is in favor of a deterrent military presence in the Strait of Hormuz