Belarus Frees Opposition Leaders Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka in U.S.-Brokered Deal 
Global Leaders Condemn Deadly Antisemitic Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach During Hanukkah 
New Epstein Photos Surface Showing Trump as Lawmakers Near Document Release Deadline 
International Stabilization Force for Gaza Nears Deployment as U.S.-Led Planning Advances 
Trump Signals Two Final Candidates for Fed Chair, Calls for Presidential Input on Interest Rates 
Tunisia Protests Grow as Opposition Unites Against President Kais Saied’s Rule 
Ukraine’s NATO Concession Unlikely to Shift Peace Talks, Experts Say 
U.S. Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack in Palmyra, Syria During Counterterrorism Mission 
California, 18 States Sue to Block Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee 
Korea Zinc Plans $6.78 Billion U.S. Smelter Investment With Government Partnership 
Thousands Protest in Brazil Against Efforts to Reduce Jair Bolsonaro’s Prison Sentence 
Hong Kong Democratic Party Disbands After Member Vote Amid Security Crackdown 
Thailand Vows Continued Military Action Amid Cambodia Border Clash Despite Trump Ceasefire Claim 
Syria Arrests Five Suspects After Deadly Attack on U.S. and Syrian Troops in Palmyra 
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Amid Shift in Brazil Relations 
International Outcry Grows Over Re-Arrest of Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran 
Judge Orders Return of Seized Evidence in Comey-Related Case, DOJ May Seek New Warrant 
Japan has called for immediate de-escalation following U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, emphasizing the urgent need to reopen dialogue between Washington and Tehran. The strikes, which President Donald Trump claimed "obliterated" Iran’s key nuclear sites, marked the largest Western military intervention against Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with Israel also participating.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya described the escalating retaliation between Israel and Iran as “extremely regrettable” and stressed that Japan strongly supports diplomatic solutions to the nuclear dispute. In a statement, Iwaya urged both the U.S. and Iran to resume negotiations to resolve tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi clarified during a press briefing that Japan distinguishes the recent U.S. action from Israel’s earlier strike on June 13. He noted that despite ongoing hostilities, the U.S. has continued to pursue diplomatic engagement with Iran.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba previously criticized Israel’s strike on Iran but stopped short of outright condemnation, stating that its military deployment “cannot be absolutely condemned.”
Iran maintains that its nuclear program is strictly for civilian use and denies pursuing nuclear weapons, despite growing skepticism from the West. The latest conflict has heightened global concerns over nuclear proliferation and regional instability.
As tensions rise, Japan positions itself as a neutral advocate for peace, urging all parties to avoid further military escalation and return to the negotiating table. The situation remains volatile, with geopolitical and energy market implications being closely monitored by global stakeholders.
This call for restraint reflects Japan’s long-standing diplomatic approach in Middle Eastern affairs and its vested interest in maintaining regional stability, particularly given its reliance on energy imports from the region.
