Takaichi Urges Iran to Ease Tensions in Phone Call With President
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on August 12, urging an early easing of military tensions in the Middle East while stressing the importance of free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without additional costs. (News On Japan)
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reached out to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian via phone call on August 12, urging a swift resolution to military tensions in the Middle East and emphasizing the importance of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The conversation, lasting approximately 20 minutes, covered the latest Middle Eastern situation and discussed Iran's ongoing discussions with other countries regarding the reopening of the Strait.
Takaichi stressed the necessity of reducing military tensions and requested Iran to fully participate in discussions with the international community, including those using the strait. She also expressed concern over conditions in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, urging Iran to press the Houthis to exercise restraint. The Prime Minister reiterated Japan's position on the importance of continued talks between the United States and Iran, based on a memorandum from June, aiming for an early final agreement on nuclear issues.
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