Iran-Japan Relations

Iranian President, Japanese PM Meet Behind Closed Doors

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who arrived in Tokyo on Friday morning, started his talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe behind closed doors.

Iran President Leaves Kuala Lumpur for Tokyo

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has left the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where he is going to hold key talks with top Japanese officials.

Talks with Iran as Valuable as Nobel Prize for Trump: Ex-Envoy

A former Iranian ambassador says the US administration is so obsessed with the plans for talks with Iran that entering direct negotiations with Tehran would be just as precious as winning the Nobel prize in the eyes of US President Donald Trump.

Iran President’s Japan Visit Unrelated to US Talks: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration has made it clear that President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Japan will have nothing to do with Washington’s eagerness to hold talks with Tehran.

Japan to Help Ease Iran-US Tension during Rouhani’s Visit: Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Tokyo is in discussions about a visit to Japan by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month, an attempt to try to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.

Iran to Return to JCPOA If Sanctions Lifted: Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran will resume honouring its commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal as soon as the sanctions are lifted.

Japan, Italy to Strengthen Building of Iran National Museum

Japan and Italy are to work together to reinforce the Ancient Persia Section of the National Museum of Iran.

Iranian, Japanese Artists Donate Unique Pottery Works to Museum

Three unique murals by Iranian and Japanese artists have been donated to a famous museum in Tehran named after Reza Abbasi, a prominent artist of the Safavid era.

Iranian VP, Japanese PM Discuss JCPOA in Tokyo

Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneydi has held talks with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the East Asian state’s capital of Tokyo.

Tehran, Tokyo Discuss Issues of Mutual Interest

Japan’s Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori has held negotiations with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Typhoon, Flood

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed sympathy to Japan over human losses and damages from a big storm and subsequent floods.

Japanese Photographer’s Works on Show in Tehran

A selection of photos by famous Japanese photographer Kenro Izu are on display in an exhibition in the Iranian capital.

War on Terror Needs Global Resolve: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister has underlined the need for global determination to combat terrorism, saying the terrorism phenomenon does not know any boundaries.

Japan Assures Iran of Efforts for Regional De-escalation

The Japanese leader has reaffirmed his country’s resolve to contribute to de-escalation of regional tensions at a meeting with Iran’s president.

Top Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Meet in NY

Foreign ministers of Iran and Japan have held a meeting on the sidelines of the 74th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Iran FM, Japan PM Discuss De-Escalation of Tensions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on ways to ease regional tensions.

Zarif Meets Japanese, Libyan Counterparts in Yokohama

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Japanese counterpart Tarō Kōno and Libyan top diplomat Mohamed Taher Siala in the city of Yokohama.

Iran FM to Visit China, Japan, Malaysia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to China, Japan, and Malaysia in East Asia at the head of a delegation, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi.

Iran, Japan Weigh Plans to Broaden Ties

Senior diplomats from Iran and Japan met in Tehran for a fresh round of bilateral political talks, including the approaches to close consultations between the two governments.

‘Iran Welcomes Continued Talks with Japan on Regional Issues’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country welcomes continued consultations with Tokyo on bilateral relations and regional issues.

Iran, Japan Hold Legal Consultations in Tokyo

Iran and Japan have held legal consultations in Tokyo, stressing the need to forge closer cooperation on major issues pertinent to international law.

Why Shinzo Abe’s Iran Visit Turned into Failure

It's been three weeks since the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran. However, observers are still wondering why the historic visit did not yield any desirable achievement.

Iran, Japan Discuss Nuclear Disarmament

Ranking diplomats from Iran and Japan have held consultations on the process of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Shinzo Abe Well Knows Who’s to Blame for Tanker Attacks!

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in Tehran, meeting the highest-ranking Iranian official in an historic visit, when two oil tankers – one of them belonging to Japan – were attacked in the Sea of Oman.

Japan Disputes US Military’s Anti-Iran Accusations

A Japanese ship operator has dismissed the US CENTCOM's claim that the oil tanker operated by Japan, which caught fire in the Sea of Oman on Thursday morning, was damaged by a limpet mine linked to Iranian elements.

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