Japan ‘strongly condemns' Israel's attack on Iran
TOKYO: Japan has joined in the condemnation of Israel's attack on Iran with Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya saying the attack 'escalates the situation' in the Middle East, Japan's Foreign Ministry reported.
'We deeply regret that military force was used despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, including talks between the US and Iran, to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue,' Iwaya said. 'Our country strongly condemns this action, which escalates the situation.'
Iwaya emphasized that peace and stability in the Middle East are 'extremely important' to Japan and urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint.
He called for de-escalation of the situation, adding that the Japanese government will spare no effort to protect Japanese nationals residing in the region.
'We will continue to take all necessary measures to prevent further deterioration of the situation,' he said.
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