Japan very concerned over escalation with Iran

Japan very concerned over escalation with Iran
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Summary Japan's foreign minister said Tokyo was very concerned by escalating tensions with Iran.

Japan is very concerned about the latest developments, Koichiro Gemba said of the Wests standoff with Tehran, which has threatened to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz if oil sanctions are imposed over its nuclear programme.We believe that we should solve the problem diplomatically and peacefully. That is why dialogue with Iran should continue, he told reporters in Abu Dhabi through an Arabic-language interpreter. –AFP

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