Iran and Japan

Iran scores 38/100 toward Japan (unfriendliness, pressure), while Japan scores 45/100 back.

Iran toward Japan

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi called out Japan for allowing the US to use its airbase to attack Iran and urged Japan to take action over US moves, signaling Iranian pressure and grievance toward Tokyo. Iran has maintained dialogue but is pressing Japan diplomatically over its alliance obligations that enable attacks on Iran.

Japan toward Iran

Japan's PM Takaichi held phone talks with Iran's president opposing Hormuz fees and Japan's ambassador confirmed dialogue has been maintained at all levels despite the war, showing cautious engagement. However, Japan is supporting Gulf infrastructure recovery and aligns broadly with US-led pressure, keeping posture slightly below neutral.

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