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Japan urges Iran to be flexible in crucial U.S. peace talks
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Japan urges Iran to be flexible in crucial U.S. peace talks

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged Iran's President Masud Pezeshkian to show flexibility in peace talks with the U.S.
  • The call occurred during a critical phase of negotiations, despite Iran's announcement to suspend dialogue over an Israeli offensive in Lebanon.
  • Takaichi also reiterated calls for free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil trade route.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian to demonstrate "flexibility" during what she described as a "crucial" moment in peace negotiations with the United States. The appeal came despite Iran's recent announcement to suspend dialogue with Washington, citing Israel's offensive against Lebanon.

This occurred at a time when the exchange between the United States and Iran is going through an extremely crucial phase.

— Minoru KiharaDescribing the timing of the phone call between the Japanese and Iranian leaders.

Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara stated that the phone call, which took place the day before, occurred at a "highly crucial phase" of exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. This period has seen escalating attacks from both American and Iranian forces. Kihara noted it was the first call between Takaichi and Pezeshkian in a month, during which the Japanese leader reaffirmed cooperation with various global leaders to promote peace.

Prime Minister Takaichi expressed her hope that "this opportunity will be fully utilized for Iran to continue to show the utmost flexibility possible and reach an agreement as soon as possible." She also reiterated Japan's request for "free and safe passage" through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade, emphasizing the need for its unimpeded transit.

This opportunity will be fully utilized for Iran to continue to show the utmost flexibility possible and reach an agreement as soon as possible.

— Sanae TakaichiExpressing hope for progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations.

The conversation took place shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that an agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached the following week. However, Iranian authorities had declared a halt to peace negotiations in retaliation for Israel's intensified military operations in Lebanon. This escalation risks undermining not only the ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran but also a separate peace process involving the Lebanese government, which is opposed by the Hezbollah party-militia.

free and safe passage

— Sanae TakaichiReiterating Japan's call for unimpeded transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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