Japan PM Takaichi held 25 minute phone call with Iran President Pezeshkian; requested Iran to ensure safety of all vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz
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The phone call between Japan's PM Takaichi and Iran's President Pezeshkian, focusing on the safety of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, signals Japan's concerns over regional stability affecting energy flows. Given the Strait's critical role in oil transportation, any threat to vessel safety could impact crude prices; traders should watch for potential volatility in WTI amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
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