Why Japan should stay out of US-led Hormuz coalition

Tokyo can leverage its ties with Tehran to foster talks between Iran and US

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- The U.S. is calling on its allies to work together to protect ships from Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.K., Bahrain and Australia have already decided to join the coalition, while South Korea is considering taking part. The issue is likely to come up when world leaders meet at the U.N. General Assembly in late September.

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