Japan PM Takaichi pledges diplomatic efforts to help calm Iran situation

Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said Japan will make every necessary diplomatic effort with the international community to quickly help calm the situation over Iran.  She also said Japan will spare no efforts to secure the safety of its nationals in the region. Takaichi was speaking at a Lower House committee on Monday.

She said the government is working closely with relevant nations to collect information and take other steps. She also said it is assessing the status of sea and air routes in the region and providing information to related people. She strongly called for a diplomatic solution through negotiations and other means.