Second Japan-linked oil tanker passes Hormuz strait

A Japanese ENEOS tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Japan's efforts to secure alternative energy supplies amid the oil supply disruptions caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Japanese government is continuing diplomatic efforts with Iran and cooperating to ensure the safe return of the remaining Japanese vessels. Recent passage of a Chinese tanker also reflects the complexities of the energy market in response to shifting geopolitical dynamics.