If the Japanese Self-Defense Forces are required to escort, they will face a difficult situation.

Hashimoto Tōru: If the U.S. requests the Self-Defense Forces to escort, Japan will be in a dilemma

On March 8, former Osaka Governor Hashimoto Tōru said on the "The Prime Weekly Report" program: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is trying every means to avoid being requested by the U.S. to dispatch the Self-Defense Forces to escort oil tankers in the Hormuz Strait."

"The U.S. has stated that it will protect oil tankers in the Hormuz Strait, and the Self-Defense Forces may well be required to accompany them."

"The government led by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Restoration Party has always spoken loudly and shown strong determination domestically. But when it comes to real issues, they only engage in verbal arguments and squabbling."

"I hope this time there won't be another reckless response like the previous one regarding the Taiwan issue."

"In fact, once the U.S. requests joint escort military operations, Japan will be in a dilemma."

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