Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has arrived in Washington for her first White House summit since taking office, where she will discuss Middle East tensions and energy security. She warned that global peace and stability were at risk, highlighting the dangers to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies. Takaich also indicated Japan's willingness to support increased U.S. crude oil production as part of broader energy cooperation. She plans to hold detailed discussions about Japan's position and address ongoing instability in the Middle East.