To avoid Iran ire, Japan may send ships off Yemen: report

Japanese government sources say Tokyo is not willing to join a U.S.-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf, but is mulling over sending ships off Yemen.

By Negar Asadi

Healthy economy is antidote to sanctions on Iran: scholar

TEHRAN - A prominent scholar, believes that fighting corruption and building a healthy foundation for economy are catalysts to resist sanctions and external pressure on Iran.

Iran, Japan celebrate 90 years of diplomatic ties in Tehran

TEHRAN - On Wednesday evening, symbols of Iran and Japan, such as Mount Fuji and Persian rugs, were projected onto the outer walls of the Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in downtown Tehran.

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Spain, Japan reject to join U.S.-led Persian Gulf coalition

Madrid and Tokyo have rejected an official request from Washington to participate in a naval coalition in the Persian Gulf.

Yamagata festival to screen docs from Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian films “Exodus” and “The Gracefully” will be competing in the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival in Japan during October.

Japanese expertise to enliven UNESCO-tagged palace in Tehran

TEHRAN - Japanese experts are to make another face of Tehran’s UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in a special program dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Iranian karatekas win two bronze at Asian championship

TEHRAN – Bahman Askari Ghoncheh and Sajad Ganjzadeh claimed two bronze medals at the 2019 Asian Karate Federation Senior Championship.

Chinese museum to showcase celadons from Iran, other countries

TEHRAN – On Saturday, a collection of centuries-old celadons, on loan from the National Museum of Iran, reached Beijing’s Palace Museum, which is to host a vast exhibit of such potteries from several countries.

Iran, Japan discuss legal co-op in Tokyo

TEHRAN – Iran and Japan have held legal consultations in Tokyo, where the two sides highlighted the need to forge closer cooperation on major issues related to international law, According to the Foreign Ministry website reported on Tuesday.

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.