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Japan's PM Takaichi Open to Iran Talks Amid Oil Concerns

3/30/2026

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March 30, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she would consider talks with Iran if they serve Japan's national interest.
She spoke amid heightened Middle East tensions and uncertainty over a US-Iran meeting mediated by Pakistan.
Japan relies on the Middle East for most crude oil, largely through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked, raising oil-supply concerns.

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March 30, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she would consider talks with Iran if they serve Japan's national interest.
She spoke amid heightened Middle East tensions and uncertainty over a US-Iran meeting mediated by Pakistan.
Japan relies on the Middle East for most crude oil, largely through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked, raising oil-supply concerns.