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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for Iran to seek a diplomatic solution through negotiations following recent U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliatory actions. She reiterated Japan's position against Iran's nuclear weapons development and urged Tehran to halt actions destabilizing the region.

Takaichi did not comment on U.S. involvement in the attacks. Japan has a longstanding relationship with Iran and considers the U.S. its main ally. Takaichi's first trip to the U.S. as Prime Minister will include a meeting with Trump on March 19.