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Japan foreign minister urges Iran show 'restraint' in its vessel attacks
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· September 9, 2026
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Key points The discussion involved a call for restraint. Telephone talks took place between Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Iranian counterpart.
Telephone talks took place between Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Iranian counterpart. The discussion involved a call for restraint.
A specific issue was raised during the conversation. Vessel attacks were a point of concern.
Details of the exchange are available from the source, including the timing of the talks, which occurred on a Tuesday.
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