Japan's dispatch of troops to Middle East

Japan's dispatch of troops to Middle East

Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono attends a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 27, 2019. The government finalized its plan the same day to send Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel to the Middle East for information-gathering activities to help ensure the safety of a key oil shipping lane. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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