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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi urged Iran and the United States to return to negotiations and work toward a lasting agreement aimed at ending their ongoing conflict.
Motegi conveyed Japan’s position during a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday while the Japanese official was on an official visit to Kenya.
The call was initiated at the request of the Iranian side, according to Japan’s Foreign Ministry, as both diplomats exchanged views on the latest developments in the region.
During the conversation, Motegi urged Tehran to exercise the highest degree of flexibility in efforts to move diplomatic negotiations forward.
Araghchi, for his part, briefed the Japanese minister on recent developments involving Iran, including the status of discussions with the United States and possible next steps in the peace process.
Both sides agreed to maintain close communication as tensions in the region continue to affect global security and trade.
Motegi also raised concerns over the security of commercial shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of keeping one of the world’s busiest energy routes open and secure.
The strategic waterway remains under tight monitoring amid the broader conflict, with disruptions in the area continuing to draw concern from governments dependent on stable energy supplies.