The Latest: Japan calls for easing of Middle East tensions

The Latest: Japan calls for easing of Middle East tensions | iNFOnews.ca
The Capitol is seen in Washington, Tuesday evening, Jan. 7, 2020, as Iran has struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general. Iranian state television says Tehran fired a series of surface-to-surface missiles at an Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops and warning the United States and its allies in the region not to retaliate. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

TEHRAN, Iran – Japan says it will urge governments to do their utmost to help ease tensions following an Iranian missile strike at bases in Iraq used by U.S. forces. Japanese Chief Cabinet spokesman Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday that his “government will co-ordinate with the related governments to collect intelligence while we ensure the safety of Japanese citizens in the region.” He added: “Japan will also urge all related nations to do their utmost diplomatic effort to improve the relations.” He said Japan remained on track to soon deploy a warship to the Gulf to help safeguard Japanese vessels and oil tankers transiting the area.

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