Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday (8 June 2026) welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to end months of hostilities, calling it a 'major step' to cool a conflict that had brought instability to the global economy and shaken her resource-poor country.
The remarks came after the parties reached a preliminary deal, raising hopes for an end to fighting that had strained energy markets and worsened Japan's economic woes—the country heavily depends on oil imports from the Middle East.
Prime Minister Takaichi stressed that this progress is significant not only for regional peace but also for the stability of the world economy, especially amid threats to energy supply chains. She also urged the parties to continue negotiations to achieve a lasting solution.
