Japanese FM urges US and Iran to restart talks

Japan is advocating for a swift resumption of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran and stands ready to expand its role in promoting Middle Eastern stability, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced.

Writing on the social media platform X following diplomatic visits to Saudi Arabia and Oman, Motegi outlined key outcomes of his regional discussions. The talks focused on establishing the necessary conditions to reach a final, comprehensive agreement between Washington and Tehran, Caliber.Az reports.

中東出張を終え、先ほど、帰国しました。

訪問先であるサウジアラビアのファイサル外相、オマーンのバドル外相との間で、時間をかけて、じっくりと議論を掘り下げることができました。… pic.twitter.com/YaOx8mWRyi

— 茂木敏充 (@moteging) August 22, 2026

A primary concern addressed during the meetings was maritime security in critical regional waterways, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

Motegi underscored the critical necessity of maintaining uninterrupted global supplies of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). He reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting Persian Gulf nations in enhancing their broader economic and energy security infrastructure.

By Tamilla Hasanova