September 15, 2026
I met with H.E. Dr. Rouhollah Motefakkar-Azad, Head of Iran-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group
in a special room of the Iranian Parliament that had been closed since the U.S.-Israeli attacks.
A well-known Japan expert, Dr. Motefakkar-Azad expressed deep concern that, even if only as a possibility, the situation could lead to the SDF becoming involved in this war, and about the potential impact on the long-standing relationship between Iran and Japan.
Another concern is the deployment of U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets from Misawa Air Base. There appears to be no indication that the “prior consultation” required under the Japan–U.S. Security Treaty took place. Even if it did, could Japan have said “No”?
A wide range of serious concerns remained.
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📸 FM @araghchi met with Kenji Isezaki, a member of Japan’s House of Councillors. The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments. #IranJapan