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Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Call
May 2, 2026
On May 2, commencing at 8:45 p.m. (May 3, 2:45 a.m. Japan time) for 20 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during his visit to Kenya, held a telephone call, at the request of the Iranian side, with H.E. Dr. Seyyed Abbas ARAGHCHI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- At the outset, Foreign Minister Araghchi explained the current situation and the future outlook, including the exchanges between the U.S. and Iran.
- In response, Minister MOTEGI stated that Japan has strong expectations for the ceasefire to be maintained as well as for the early resumption of U.S.-Iran talks and the achievement of a final agreement, and called on Iran to show maximum flexibility.
- In addition, Minister MOTEGI underscored the importance of free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels of all countries including Japan, and following the passage of a Japan-related vessel, he requested that the passage of all remaining vessels be realized as soon as possible.
- The two ministers affirmed to continue close communication.