Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she tells Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz should remain free of any additional passage fees. In phone talks on Wednesday, Takaichi emphasizes the importance of safe, unrestricted maritime movement in the strategically important waterway.
The two outlets report the same core message: Japan opposes imposing extra charges on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and frames the issue around ensuring free and safe navigation without added cost. Both accounts attribute the remarks to Takaichi during the call with Pezeshkian, focusing on the principle that maritime transit should not be burdened with new fees.
While the outlets differ only in wording, they align on the central point and attribution. The reporting does not provide details on any specific proposal, amount of fees discussed, or an official response from Iran beyond Japan’s stated position.
