Japanese PM Takaichi in push to revise pacifist constitution as regional tensions rise

Due to its wartime past, Japan adopted a pacifist Constitution that limits its military to self-defence. Now Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling for 'advanced discussions' on revising the Constitution, setting up a panel tasked with reviewing the country's security and defence policies as regional tensions escalate. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Giulio Pugliese, Lecturer in Strategic

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Iran war: Trump says Project Freedom 'paused'

US President Trump says the US effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz is on pause amid a push for an Iran deal. The US says it will now only operate defensively to enforce a naval blockade. DW has more.

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Middle East war live: Trump pauses US Strait of Hormuz escort operation

US President Donald Trump has said he is pausing the American operation to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran continue. The move comes as US forces maintain a blockade of Iranian ports and tensions persist in the Gulf despite a fragile ceasefire. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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