TOKYO –
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a phone name with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on August 12, urging an early easing of navy tensions within the Middle East whereas stressing the significance of free and protected navigation by means of the Strait of Hormuz with out further prices.
The name, the fourth between the 2 leaders, started at 4:20 p.m. and lasted about 20 minutes as they mentioned the newest scenario within the Middle East.
Takaichi mentioned the scenario surrounding the Strait of Hormuz had reached an essential stage, with Iran persevering with discussions with associated international locations towards reopening the waterway. She informed Pezeshkian that it was important to scale back present navy tensions and produce the scenario underneath management as quickly as doable.
She additionally reiterated Japan’s place that the United States and Iran ought to proceed talks primarily based on a memorandum agreed to by each side in June and attain an early closing settlement protecting the nuclear challenge and different issues.
Takaichi mentioned Japan strongly hopes that diplomatic efforts will result in an early calming of the scenario.
On the Strait of Hormuz, Takaichi emphasised that free and protected navigation with out further prices is essential and urged Iran to have interaction totally in discussions with the worldwide group, together with international locations that use the strait.
Takaichi additionally expressed deep concern about circumstances within the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from the standpoint of power safety and referred to as on Iran to strongly press the Houthis to train restraint.
She once more requested an early decision of the case involving one Japanese nationwide detained in Iran in April, citing the necessity to defend Japanese residents.
Pezeshkian defined Iran’s place on the Strait of Hormuz, together with the present state of discussions with Oman and the outlook for these talks.
Regarding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Pezeshkian mentioned Iran was working to resolve the problem whereas sustaining dialogue with Saudi Arabia.
Takaichi mentioned Japan would proceed shut communication with Iran.
Source: TBS