
Japan weighs deploying forces to demine the Strait of Hormuz
Japan weighs deploying forces to demine the Strait of Hormuz
Japan is considering sending its navy to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire, but the proposal has sparked a domestic debate due to the country’s post-WWII pacifist constitution. Global News Insight’s Patrick Fok explains.
Published On 24 Jun 2026