Japan signals Hormuz cooperation, but with no firm commitments
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Japan's prime minister told Trump she would join talks on securing the Strait of Hormuz but offered no concrete military commitments, underscoring limits imposed by Japan’s pacifist constitution. Trump praised the gesture while pressuring allies to do more, but European partners gave only broad support—leaving unclear how much actual material aid Japan can provide and what actions it would take if tensions with Iran escalate.
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