Abe, Trump on Phone Conversation Discuss Iran
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talked with US President Donald Trump in a lengthy phone call and discussed Iran issues, the Kyodo news agency reported. Abe told reporters that Trump has requested the phone call and it has come on the same day that Rouhani wrapped up his two-day visit to […]
Japan has no plan to join US-led coalition in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic welcomes Japan decision not to join a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Saturday upon his arrival from a five-day trip to Malaysia and Japan, […]
Iran welcomes Japanese companies; Rouhani says
TEHRAN (Iran News) – President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called on Japanese companies to invest in Iran as he wrapped up his two-day state visit to Japan. Before leaving for Tehran, Rouhani held a meeting at a Tokyo hotel with Japanese business leaders, during which he criticized US sanctions and expressed hope for strengthening long-standing […]
Abe Meeting Rouhani in Japan
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo said on Monday that Tokyo is in discussions about a meeting in Japan by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month, an attempt to try to resolve Iran’s nuclear impasse with the United States. He also said Japan wants to make every possible effort to promote Middle […]
Japan supports Iran nuclear deal; Abe says
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo on Tuesday said Japan still supports the Iran nuclear deal. “Japan still supports the Iran nuclear deal and will continue its diplomatic role in resolving the problems surrounding this international accord,” Abe told Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi in Tokyo, using the official name […]
Japanese minister resigns over gifting melons to constituents
Japan’s new trade minister resigned after being accused of violating election law. Media reports said Isshu Sugawara, Japanese minister of trade, gave his Tokyo constituents expensive melons, oranges, roe and royal jelly, Iran News quotes what BBC wrote. He is also said to have offered “condolence money” of ¥20,000 ($185; £145) to the family of […]
Abe Says Peace Treaty between Russia, Japan Requires Trust
TEHRAN – Signing a peace treaty between Russia and Japan requires understanding and trust among the people of both countries, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday. “For signing a peace treaty between our countries, there is the need to have understanding and trust among our peoples,” Abe said. Speaking on the possible joint […]