Middle East crisis deals heavy blow to Japan’s economy: Inflation intensifies and livelihoods strained news.cgtn.comStrait of Hormuz crisis tests Japan’s energy strategy, US alliance news.cgtn.comJapan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis Al JazeeraJapan to release oil stocks as US says buy American ReutersJapan begins its largest-ever oil release from strategic reserves The Japan Times