Japan’s PM urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’ in Mideast 0 SHARES Share it! Washington has since reimposed crippling unilateral sanctions — which have forced Tokyo to halt its once-substantial purchases of Iranian oil — and launched a military buildup in the Gulf. “It is essential that Iran plays a constructive role in building solid peace and stability in the Middle East,” Abe told a joint news conference in Tehran with Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani. He added that Japan “wishes to play an utmost role in its capacity to ease the tension. I cannot predict their decision.”The Iranian president also underlined a convergence of views with his visitor on the issue of nuclear weapons, which he said “both of us are against”.

Source: Manila Bulletin June 12, 2019 21:45 UTC