Japan lauds Tokyo-Tehran ‘friendly’ ties

TEHRAN - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has hailed his country’s ties with Iran as “traditionally friendly.

Larijani: Iranian people interested in ties with Japan

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said Iran-Japan relations are based on cultural commonalities, noting such affinities should be expanded.

There are great opportunities for Japanese investment in Iran, Larijani says

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani who was on tour of Tokyo proposed on Tuesday that there are great opportunities for Japan to invest in Iran.

Iran, Japan to boost economic co-op: Larijani

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that his trip to Japan is aimed to boost economic cooperation between Tehran and Tokyo, Mehr reported.

Japan's JXTG set for 1st loading of Iranian crude oil after U.S. sanctions waiver

Japan's largest refiner JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy is set to resume loading of Iranian crude oil as early as Monday, almost three months after the U.S. sanctions waiver was granted.

Youths are Iran’s greatest asset, scholar says

TEHRAN - Modjtaba Sadria, a prominent scholar, has said that the people between ages of 25 to 40 are the main social group in the Iranian society which form the main wealth of the country.

Strong Iran left empty-handed in Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran’s dream of making it to their first AFC Asian Cup final after 43 years was over as Team Melli lost to Japan 3-0 in the competition’s semi-final on Monday.

My players must trust themselves against Japan: Carlos Queiroz

Carlos Queiroz has told his players to trust themselves and in his methods as Iran prepare to face Japan in the first semi-final of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 on Monday at Al Ain’s Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.

The best is yet to come: Karim Ansarifard

TEHRAN – Iran national football team striker Karim Ansarifard lauded Team Melli for impressive run in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup but said that the best is yet to come.

Following fellow Asian buyers, Japan resumes shipping in Iranian oil

TEHRAN – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced on Monday that Japanese refiners have resumed imports of Iranian oil after receiving waivers from U.S. sanctions on Tehran, IRNA reported.

Senior MP urges world to counter U.S. violation of international law

TEHRAN - Kazem Jalali, chairman of the Parliament Research Center, said on Monday that the world should stand against U.S. for its violation of international law.

Japanese FM says Tokyo, Tehran to expand relations

Iran, Japan celebrate 90 years of diplomatic ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Japan celebrated 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations in a ceremony held in Iran’s embassy in Tokyo on Thursday.

Iran to meet Oman in AFC Asian Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will meet Oman in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 underway in the UAE.

Japan banks set to resume Iran oil transactions after regulatory clearance

Major Japanese banks are set to resume Iranian oil transactions after receiving final regulatory clearance, paving the way for the country's refiners to begin loadings as early as this month, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told S&P Global Platts Tuesday.

AFC Asian Cup: Iran’s Faghani to officiate Japan, Turkmenistan match

TEHRAN – Iranian’s Alireza Faghani has been chosen to officiate Group F match between Japan and Turkmenistan in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup opener.

Asian Cup: Japanese referee Sato chosen to officiate Iran’s opener

TEHRAN – Japanese international referee Ryuji Sato has been chosen to officiate Iran’s opening match in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Team Melli partake at Asian Cup with boosted confidence

TEHRAN – The 2018 World Cup’s performance has boosted Iran national football team confidence, Team Melli defensive midfielder Omid Ebrahimi says.

Iran holds tourism session in Tokyo

TEHRAN – Iran’s Tokyo embassy on Wednesday hosted a tourism session with the aim of promoting Iranian culture and travel destinations.

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Iran’s VP urges Japan to stand against U.S. unilateralism

Iranian Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has called on Japan use its power and influence to put an end to “U.S. unilateralism” in the world.

Receiving waivers, Iran’s Asian customers ready to resume oil imports

TEHRAN – After receiving waiver over U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, the country’s biggest oil customers in Asia, namely China, India, Japan and South Korea have announced readiness for resuming oil imports from Iran.

Japan, South Korea plan to resume Iran oil imports from January: sources

Refiners in Japan and South Korea are looking to resume Iranian oil imports from January after receiving waivers from U.S. sanctions on Tehran, sources familiar with the matter said.

By Negar Asadi

Khashoggi’s murder questions anti-Iran approach of Trump: scholar

TEHRAN - Modjtaba Sadria, a prominent scholar, says that murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi questions the Trump administration’s tough approach towards Iran.

Japan, China ties at ‘historic turning point’ as Abe is in Beijing

China has welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a rare trip to the country, where the two regional powers are due to sign a number of deals amid deepening trade dispute with the United States.

Iranian passport ranks 98th in Henley Passport Index 2018

TEHRAN - Henley & Partners, a London-based residence and citizenship planning firm, has ranked Iran 98th in terms of visa-free travel among all countries in the world, according to its updated Passport Index data for 2018.

Tehran, Tokyo draw co-op roadmap for female crafters

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation have drafted a roadmap for conducting surveys to assist Iranian craftswomen, CHTN reported.

Japan says continuing cooperation with Tehran under sanctions

A senior official of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced that the country will not alter its supportive policies towards Iran after implementation of the US sanctions on November 4.

Japan’s new ambassador submits credential to Zarif

TEHRAN – Japan’s new ambassador to Tehran, Mitsugu Saito, (left) met on Monday with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to submit a copy of his credential to him. Before embarking on mission to Tehran, Saito served as Japan’s ambassador to Oman.

Iran fall short against Japan at FIBA World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Four days after defeating the Philippines 81-73 at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers, Iran suffered a defeat against Japan.

Iran proposes having tourism exhibit in Japan

TEHRAN – Tehran’s ambassador to Tokyo on Saturday proposed holding an exhibit of Iran’s handicrafts and tourism potential in Japan.

Diplomat: JCPOA to die if others bow to U.S. pressure

TEHRAN – The new Iranian ambassador to Japan said on Wednesday that the 2015 nuclear deal will die if other countries bow to U.S. pressure, urging Japan, China, Russia and the European Union to take essential steps to save the deal, officially referred to as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).