Iran expresses readiness to help Japanese vessels pass Strait of Hormuz

Tehran [Iran], March 21 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Kyodo News on Friday that Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels via the Strait of Hormuz and that negotiations with Japan are underway. He made the remarks in a telephonic interview to Kyodo News. On the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Foreign Minister said, 'We have not closed the strait.