Takaichi weighs options as Trump pressures Japan on Hormuz

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is weighing options as Trump pressures Japan to take a stance on the Hormuz crisis, with one option being formal endorsement of a multilateral coalition for freedom of navigation. Tokyo faces a delicate balance between alliance obligations with Washington and its traditionally cautious foreign and security policy. Japan's decision could set a precedent for how US allies respond to the crisis.

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