Statement by the Foreign Minister

March 1, 2026
Japanese
  1. On February 28 (Japan time), the United States and Israel announced that they carried out attacks against Iran. The Government of Japan is working to respond to the situation including gathering information by maintaining close communication with relevant countries. The government will continue to take all possible measures to ensure the protection of Japanese nationals across the region including Iran, and to grasp the situation of maritime and air traffic and to share information to relevant parties.
  2. Iran's development of nuclear weapons must never be allowed for the sake of maintaining the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. Japan has consistently respected fundamental values and principles such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. We have pursued diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran's nuclear issue in coordination with relevant countries. Talks between the United States and Iran are extremely important for resolving this issue, and Japan has strongly supported them. Iran must stop its development of nuclear weapons and actions that destabilize the region.
  3. The peace and stability of the Middle East, including energy security, and maintaining the international non-proliferation regime are of utmost importance to Japan. We will continue to make all necessary diplomatic efforts, in coordination with the international community, to bring about an early settlement of the situation.

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