Iran Set to Allow Japanese Ships Through Hormuz, Reaffirms Strait Closed Only to “Enemies” Iran is signaling a strategic easing, preparing to allow Japanese commercial vessels to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the strait will not be closed to all nations, but only restricted to those considered “enemies” […] The post Iran Set to Allow Japanese Ships Through Hormuz, Reaffirms Strait Closed Only to “Enemies” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .