According to reports, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to have a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masood Pezzahizyan. Earlier, US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran's critical infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Takaichi sought to ease the war situation and ensure the safe passage of ships through the strait. Foreign Minister Motegi Toshitsu had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Alagzi on Monday night, according to a statement issued by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement said that during the call, Motegi Toshitsu urged Iran to consider other countries' mediation efforts and reiterated the importance of quickly easing the conflict. Takaichi confirmed at the National Assembly session on Monday that the government is preparing to hold leaders' talks with Iran. “We will continue to do our best to find ways to ease the situation and return to peace,” she said.

According to reports, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to have a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masood Pezzahizyan. Earlier, US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran's critical infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Takaichi sought to ease the war situation and ensure the safe passage of ships through the strait. Foreign Minister Motegi Toshitsu had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Alagzi on Monday night, according to a statement issued by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement said that during the call, Motegi Toshitsu urged Iran to consider other countries' mediation efforts and reiterated the importance of quickly easing the conflict. Takaichi confirmed at the National Assembly session on Monday that the government is preparing to hold leaders' talks with Iran. “We will continue to do our best to find ways to ease the situation and return to peace,” she said.