Kathmandu. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is ready to help Japanese ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Japan relies on the Middle East for crude oil imports, the majority of which is supplied by passing through the Strait of Hormuz, located in the Gulf.Following an America-Israeli attack, Iran closed the 'Strait of Hormuz', forcing countries dependent on this route for shipping to incur alternative route and storage costs.In a telephone interview with Kyodo News, Araghchi denied the strait was closed and emphasized that countries attacking Iran would face sanctions. Assistance was offered to others.“We have not...