Abe acts on Iran-US row
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said yesterday his country is arranging a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because it wants to play a greater role in resolving a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington and in relieving tensions in the Middle East, the source of more than 80 percent of Japan鈥檚 oil.
Japan, a US ally that has traditionally had friendly relations with Iran, seeks to serve as a mediator between the US and Iran, a role that is also expected by the international community, Abe said.
He did not give details of the visit. Local media have reported it is being arranged for later this month, before or after Rouhani鈥檚 planned visit to Malaysia to attend an Islamic leaders鈥 conference.
Tensions have escalated between Tehran and Washington since US President Donald Trump鈥檚 decision last year to withdraw from Iran鈥檚 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Abe, who has developed friendly ties with Trump, traveled to Iran in June in an unsuccessful effort to encourage Iran and the US to hold talks to reduce tensions.
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