Japan PM condemns Iran for strikes that killed civilians and urges deescalation
Mar 6th 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Japan condemns Iran over attacks that have killed civilians, and the two leaders agreed to work on deescalation and economic security amid concerns about export controls.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned Iran for attacks that caused civilian casualties during a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Foreign Ministry said.
- The two leaders agreed to cooperate to deescalate the conflict in the Middle East.
- Japan stressed the need for regional stability because it relies heavily on Middle Eastern crude oil.
- Takaichi and Merz affirmed economic security cooperation and expressed concern about export controls on critical minerals affecting global supply chains.
- The Foreign Ministry said Tehran has launched missile and drone strikes reported to have hit airports, hotels and residential areas, and noted China recently tightened export controls on some dual use items to Japan.