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Japan's Iran dilemma

Commentary / Japan Dec 10, 2019

Japan's Iran dilemma

by Kazuto Suzuki

Regional tensions require Tokyo to make a delicate compromise.

Abe confirms visit to Japan by Iran's Rouhani under discussion

National / Politics Dec 9, 2019

Abe confirms visit to Japan by Iran's Rouhani under discussion

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is being considered, the first official confirmation that a trip by him could take place. Abe did not say when Rouhani would make the trip, though diplomatic sources said earlier that sometime around ...

U.S. signals approval for Tokyo visit by Iran's Rouhani amid nuclear impasse

National / Politics Dec 9, 2019

U.S. signals approval for Tokyo visit by Iran's Rouhani amid nuclear impasse

The United States has shown approval toward Japan's plan to have Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visit the country, according to diplomatic sources, as Tehran is seeking to break a deadlock over a nuclear deal with world powers. Washington has also urged Tokyo to share the ...

Arrangements underway for Iran's Rouhani to visit Japan this month

National / Politics Dec 6, 2019

Arrangements underway for Iran's Rouhani to visit Japan this month

Arrangements are underway for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to visit Japan later this month for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese government sources said Thursday. The Abe-Rouhani meeting is likely to take place on Dec. 21 or 22, according to the sources. Abe is ...

Defense Minister Taro Kono conveys concerns to Iranian counterpart over rising tensions

National / Politics Oct 1, 2019

Defense Minister Taro Kono conveys concerns to Iranian counterpart over rising tensions

Defense Minister Taro Kono spoke by phone Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart, Amir Hatami, conveying to him Japan's concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East. "80 percent of Japan's crude oil imports come through the Strait of Hormuz. The stability of the region is ...

At U.N., Abe denounces Saudi oil attacks, but refrains from singling out Iran

National / Politics Sep 25, 2019

At U.N., Abe denounces Saudi oil attacks, but refrains from singling out Iran

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the attacks on Saudi oil facilities as a crime before the U.N. General Assembly, while refraining from naming Iran as responsible.

Abe expresses 'strong concern' over Middle East tensions and urges constructive role for Iran

National / Politics Sep 25, 2019

Abe expresses 'strong concern' over Middle East tensions and urges constructive role for Iran

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday told Iranian President Hassan Rouhani that Japan expects Iran to play a constructive role in stabilizing the Middle East, in the wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. Abe also urged Iran to fulfill its responsibility as a ...

Iran assures Japan of efforts to avoid war amid tensions in Middle East

National / Politics Sep 24, 2019

Iran assures Japan of efforts to avoid war amid tensions in Middle East

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday that Tehran will seek to avoid war amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, while expressing appreciation for Tokyo's diplomatic outreach. Meeting Zarif for the first time since becoming foreign minister ...

Japan may offer medical aid to Tehran when Abe meets Iranian president in New York

National / Politics Sep 15, 2019

Japan may offer medical aid to Tehran when Abe meets Iranian president in New York

Japan is considering offering medical aid to Iran when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly later this month, diplomatic sources said Sunday. Abe is expected to offer assistance such as training for ...

Trump clips hawkish adviser Bolton's wings in firing expected to reverberate in Tokyo and Pyongyang

Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS Sep 11, 2019

Trump clips hawkish adviser Bolton's wings in firing expected to reverberate in Tokyo and Pyongyang

by Jesse Johnson

The U.S. president, citing strong policy disagreements, fires his national security adviser John Bolton — the White House’s third national security chief in less than three years.

Japan won't join U.S.-led maritime coalition but may send MSDF to gulf separately, report claims

National / Politics Sep 3, 2019

Japan won't join U.S.-led maritime coalition but may send MSDF to gulf separately, report claims

Japan will not join a U.S.-led security mission to protect merchant vessels passing through key Middle Eastern waterways, but will consider deploying its naval force independently, the Yomiuri newspaper reported Tuesday. Though the United States is Japan's most important ally, Tokyo has fostered economic ties ...

Iran's Zarif expresses opposition to U.S coalition directly to Japan

National / Politics Aug 29, 2019

Iran's Zarif expresses opposition to U.S coalition directly to Japan

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed opposition to a U.S coalition scheme to patrol the Strait of Hormuz when he met Wednesday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a diplomatic source said. The comment can be interpreted as a strong message toward Japan not to ...

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