Iran men's team sabre win silver at Asian championship

TEHRAN – Iran claimed a silver medal at the men's team sabre at the Asian Fencing Championships in Chiba, Japan on Monday.

Japan unconvinced over Iran’s role in tankers incident: sources

TEHRAN – The Japanese government remains unconvinced over evidence provided by the United States to prove Iran was responsible for attacks earlier this week on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, government sources said on Sunday.

Iran calls suspicious nature of attacks on oil tankers ‘alarming’

TEHRAN – Tehran on Friday categorically rejected accusations by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Iran was responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday morning.

Japan says not doing shuttle diplomacy between Tehran, Washington

TEHRAN – The Japanese Foreign Ministry press secretary has said his country is not involved in a “shuttle diplomacy or mediation” between Iran and the U.S.

Leader: No talks with U.S.

TEHRAN: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei dismisses US President Donald Trump as a person not worthy of exchanging messages with.

Zarif: Iranians facing economic war and hate propaganda by U.S.

TEHRAN – In a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Wednesday, Mohammad Javad Zarif said the United States not only has started an “economic war” against Iran it has also launched a “daily hate propaganda” against the Islamic Republic.

Abe: Japan will use its “utmost effort” to reduce tension in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who visited Tehran on Wednesday afternoon said he will use his country’s “utmost effort” to deescalate tension in the Persian Gulf and the wider Middle East region.

Abe’s high-profile visit to Tehran

TEHRAN – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Tehran on Wednesday afternoon for talks with top Iranian leaders.  

Abe’s Tehran visit marks a milestone in bilateral ties: ambassador

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Japan Morteza Rahmani Movahed believes Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s visit to Tehran will be a milestone in Tehran-Tokyo relations.

Iran may play Japan in friendly: official

TEHRAN – Iran will likely take on Japan in a friendly match in August, Mehdi Taj, head of Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), said.

Iran, Japan need to fix oil trade, banking ties: ambassador

TEHRAN - Tehran’s ambassador to Tokyo has said Iran and Japan need to revitalize their oil trade and banking relations as they have been affected by U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Iran ease past Japan at 2019 Volleyball Nations League

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Japan 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-19) at the second competition week of the men’s 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Sunday.

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Japan FM to tour Iran prior to Abe arrival

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono will visit Iran prior to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s arrival, the Japan Times reported on Thursday.

Protests in Japan against Trump's visit

TEHRAN- Scores of protesters marched through Tokyo, ahead of a four-day state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran FM rules out possibility of talks with U.S.

Zarif made the remarks to the Japanese media on Thursday during a visit to the country, reported the Kyodo News agency, which was represented at the presser.

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Japan hopes to mediate between U.S. and Iran

The Japanese government hopes to mediate between the U.S. and Iran in an effort to rescue 2015 international nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, officials have said, according to The Japan Times.

Japan says will use friendly ties with Iran to resolve issues

TEHRAN – Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday that his country will use its friendly ties with Iran to resolve the problems after Iran announced it would stop implementing some parts of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear accord.

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EU, Japan reiterate support for nuclear deal

The European Union (EU) and Japan on Thursday reiterated their joint support for the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Japan relies on Iranian oil, to talk to US about it: Minister

Japan says it relies on crude imports from Iran and seeks to hold talks with the United States about the matter to keep its energy supply steady, amid ongoing attempts by Washington to curtail Iran’s oil sales and punish third countries that buy Iranian crude.

Japanese tour operators weighing Iran’s Kerman as a new destination

TEHRAN – A number of Japanese tour operators and ecotourism associates have recently visited natural attractions in Iran’s Kerman province, mulling over it to become a new destination.

Tehran, Tokyo discuss organizing cultural events

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism chief and Japan’s ambassador to Tehran on Tuesday discussed organizing joint cultural events by the two countries, IRNA reported.

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Australia, Japan support preserving nuclear deal

Australia and Japan have expressed support for preserving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Japanese FM asks Zarif to remain in his position

TEHRAN – Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono voiced his surprise over the sudden resignation of his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif asking him to remain in his position.

Baluch women to be trained in workshops equipped by Japan

TEHRAN – Women of the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan are to be trained in several workshops equipped by Japan.

Ambassador hails tourism for stronger Tehran-Tokyo ties

TEHRAN - Iranian Ambassador to Japan Morteza Rahmani-Movahed has welcomed development of tourism as a way to boost ties between Tehran and Tokyo.

Iran beaten by Japan in FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team lost to Japan 97-89 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian qualifiers in Tehran’s Azadi Hall on Thursday.

Iran, Japan start collaboration on stomach cancer studies

TEHRAN- The director of International Relations Office at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences announced of starting a research project on stomach cancer in collaboration with Japan’s Kagoshima University. 

Japan to continue oil imports from Iran: envoy

TEHRAN- Japan’s new ambassador to Tehran said his country will continue importing oil from Iran, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) published on Tuesday.

Envoy lauds historic Iran-Japan ties

TEHRAN – Iranian ambassador to Tokyo Morteza Rahmani-Movahed has lauded Iran’s historical relations with Japan, saying the two nations’ ties date back to a thousand years ago.

Japan lauds Tokyo-Tehran ‘friendly’ ties

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