Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Summary
Japan’s Prime Minister said that the blockage of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, caused by war involving the US and Israel against Iran, is having a big effect on the Asia Pacific region. During a visit to Australia, Japan and Australia agreed to work together on energy, minerals, and defense to respond to these challenges.Key Facts
- About 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has effectively blocked shipping through this important route since late February due to conflict with the US and Israel.
- 80% of the oil passing through the strait normally goes to Asia.
- Japan and Australia signed agreements to strengthen cooperation on energy supply, critical minerals, and defense.
- Australia supplies about one-third of Japan’s energy and is Japan’s largest market for liquefied natural gas.
- Australia plans to invest up to 1.3 billion Australian dollars (about 937 million US dollars) in mineral projects with Japanese involvement.
- Critical minerals from these projects are important for making things like semiconductors, electric vehicle batteries, and weapons.
- Japan and Australia have increased military cooperation, including a recent $7 billion deal for Japan to provide stealth warships to the Australian navy.
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