Japan-Iran summit telephone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by telephone and asked for the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for ships of all nations, including Japan-linked ones stranded in the Persian Gulf.

Takaichi made the request in a teleconference with Pezeshkian on Thursday that lasted for about 20 minutes.

Takaichi referred to the recent passage of a Japan-related vessel through the strait with three Japanese crew members on board. She said that she views it as a positive development, also in terms of protection of Japanese nationals. Takaichi expressed her strong expectation that the United States and Iran would resume talks at an early date and reach a final agreement.