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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising Middle East tensions has exposed the vulnerability of Japan's import-dependent economy, with about 80 percent of naphtha sourced from the region.
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Japan, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz
Who
Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Akeru Sonoda, Greenpeace Japan
What
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising Middle East tensions has exposed the vulnerability of Japan's import-dependent economy, with about 80 percent of naphtha sourced from the region.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT · 6h 44m ago
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Japan, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Rising Middle East tensions have led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting naphtha supply to Japan.
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