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Japan's PM Condemns Iran Nuclear Program, Warns of Economic Impact

3/2/2026

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned Iran's nuclear program.
She expressed support for U.S.-Iran talks.
Shunichi Suzuki of the Liberal Democratic Party cautioned against hasty judgments, highlighting historical context.
Economist Takahide Kiuchi estimated that Iran's instability could reduce Japan's economic growth by 0.18 percentage points and raise inflation by 0.31 percentage points if oil prices rise significantly.
The situation could affect Japanese households.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned Iran's nuclear program.
She expressed support for U.S.-Iran talks.
Shunichi Suzuki of the Liberal Democratic Party cautioned against hasty judgments, highlighting historical context.
Economist Takahide Kiuchi estimated that Iran's instability could reduce Japan's economic growth by 0.18 percentage points and raise inflation by 0.31 percentage points if oil prices rise significantly.
The situation could affect Japanese households.