Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi solutions questions from reporters after a cellphone name with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan, April 8, 2026. /VCG
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held cellphone talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire deal was reached between Iran and the United States, urging Iran to swiftly safe protected passage for ships of all nations by way of the Strait of Hormuz.
Takaichi instructed reporters after the 25-minute name that she additionally conveyed to the Iranian chief the significance of an early de-escalation within the Middle East battle and that the 2 sides agreed to maintain in communication.
While hailing the ceasefire settlement as a “positive move,” Takaichi mentioned Japan hopes a “final agreement” will be reached by way of diplomatic efforts as quickly as potential.
Japan depends on the Middle East for greater than 90 % of its crude oil imports, most of which transit by way of the Strait of Hormuz. The efficient closure of the strait following the outbreak of the Middle East battle has triggered oil provide disruptions and worth surges within the nation.
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire lower than two hours earlier than a deadline set by US President Donald Trump. The two sides are anticipated to carry negotiations in Pakistan on Friday.
Source: CGTN