Japan’s Foreign Minister Urges Diplomacy in Call with Iran

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi reiterated the importance of keeping the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US in place in his latest phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

“Japan supports, along with other countries, the diplomatic efforts towards a final agreement,” a government statement read. Motegi also highlighted the need to ensure the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in the 30-minute call held Wednesday evening, according to the statement.