— In the current situation in Iran, we are not considering ordering a maritime security operation – Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stated before parliament.
Canberra presented a similar position. Australian Transport Minister Catherine King announced on ABC that her country would not send units to the strait. — We know how incredibly important this is, but we have not been asked to do it, nor are we involved in it she said.
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Trump assured on the Truth Social platform that although Iran's military potential has been almost completely destroyed as a result of US-Israeli attacks, Tehran can still threaten shipping with mines or drones. US authorities said their navy would escort the tankers whenever possible.
