Japan

The Iranian Foreign Minister, reviewing the latest developments related to Iran's nuclear program and the actions and positions of the US and the three European countries, emphasized: "It is the US that must return to diplomacy by gaining Iran's trust."

Following a diplomatic rift between Tokyo and Beijing, the US President advised the Japan ese Prime Minister not to provoke China regarding the sovereignty of Taiwan.

Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan ’s new Foreign Minister, expressed his commitment to further strengthening the historic and friendly ties between his country and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The US and Japan signed a cooperation agreement on the production and supply of critical and rare-earth minerals on Tuesday. The move follows a decision by China to tighten export controls on rare earths and chip-making equipment in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Japan has expressed regret over the return of UN sanctions and nuclear restrictions against Iran and called for the continuation of diplomatic efforts.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi met with Japan ese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, discussing bilateral relations and regional and international developments.

Japan ese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign to avoid a split within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday.

Iran’s embassy in Tokyo criticized the joint Japan -Australia statement on Tehran’s nuclear issue as biased and unacceptable.

Iran’s embassy in Japan has condemned as “baseless” the allegations made by the defense ministers of the UK and Japan , rejecting claims of Iranian involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Japan to join the Islamic Republic in leading a global movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).