WANA (Aug 12) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed regional developments, the progress of Iran-Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz, and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in a phone call on Wednesday.

 

Pezeshkian thanked Japan for its support for ending the war and stressed that Iran had not sought to create instability in the region, emphasizing that Tehran had “in no way acted outside international law.”

 

The Iranian president also said Iran had consistently sought to improve relations with its neighbors and expressed hope that Japan’s diplomatic efforts would contribute to restoring peace and stability in the region and preventing further conflict.

 

Tokyo Backs Diplomatic Efforts

Takaichi reaffirmed Japan’s support for diplomatic efforts to end the war, describing a diplomatic solution as being in the long-term interests of Iran and the wider region.

 

The Japanese prime minister also welcomed progress in the Iran-Oman talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz and expressed hope that the negotiations would conclude successfully, allowing maritime traffic through the waterway to resume as soon as possible.

 

Japan’s Request on Bab el-Mandeb

Takaichi also asked Pezeshkian to use Iran’s influence to help prevent further escalation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reflecting Tokyo’s concerns over growing instability along one of the world’s key international shipping routes.

 

At the end of the call, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continuing dialogue and strengthening the longstanding relations between Iran and Japan.