Press Releases
Attack by Iran against Israel (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
October 2, 2024
- Japan is deeply concerned about the large-scale attack using ballistic missiles conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the State of Israel on October 1 (local time), as it further deteriorates the current situation in the Middle East, and strongly condemns such escalation.
- Japan strongly urges all parties concerned to calm down the situation, as peace and stability in the Middle East region are extremely important to Japan.
- The government of Japan is determined to continue to make all necessary diplomatic efforts in order to prevent the further deterioration of the situation, while taking all possible measures to protect Japanese nationals abroad.