Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs

Japan is one of the countries most affected by restrictions placed on one of the world’s most important choke points.

By: John Calabrese, American University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 1,420

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By John Calabrese, American University

Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026, to express concern over the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It was reportedly the ninth such phone call between the pair since March.

Tokyo’s urgency over the crucial waterway is understandable. While the economic ripples over the Strait of Hormuz crisis has been felt across the world, Japan is one of …

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