Speaking to reporters from his official Sunday residence, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said it is important that there is a rapid escalation of the situation in Iran. He refused, however, by making a statement whether Japan supports US attacks there.
Japan does not refrain from expressing immediate support for American attacks on Iran
“We are collecting and analyzing information and monitoring closely developments with great concern,” stated Wasiba. “Parently to calm the situation soon.” He added, “Iran’s nuclear development must be blocked.” When asked if Japan supported the US attacks on Iran, Ishiba replied, “I will answer the question when it is appropriate.”
Earlier this morning, Japan’s Foreign Minister Taxesi Iwaya released a STATEMENTemphasizing the importance of US-Iran talks. He added, “Attacks on Iran by Israel on June 13, and later attacks from Iran to Israel, resulting in an exchange of vengeful attacks, are extremely repentant … Japan believes the most important thing, above all, is to escalate the situation as soon as possible.”


Trump describes the attacks as a ‘spectacular military success’
On Saturday night, President Donald Trump announced through social media that US forces had hit three major nuclear seats in Iran. Addressing the nation from the White House later that night, he described the attacks as a “spectacular military success”. He also warned of “much larger” attacks if Iran fails to “make peace”.
Trump claimed the US air strikes completely “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear countries. However, said a senior US official New York Times That the attack on the ford nuclear nuclear object – believed to be deeper underground than the canal tunnel – did not destroy the highly fortified facility but severely damaged it. Israeli officials also said, adding that Iran had moved equipment, including uranium from the site.
Japanese citizens evacuated by Iran and Israel
With the situation becoming more unsafe in Iran, Ishiba has instructed the relevant ministries to take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there and in Israel. By Kyodo newsThere are about 200 Japanese citizens in Iran and approximately 1,000 in Israel. At the end of last week, 87 were evacuated by both countries. On Sunday, another group of 21 Japanese nationals left Iran, arriving in Azerbaijan by bus.
