Beirut: Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Japanese counterpart, Takeshi Iwaya, have in a telephone conversation stressed the necessity of diplomacy to resolve a dispute over Iran's nuclear program. Araqchi and Iwaya also exchanged views on regional and international issues and emphasized the use of diplomacy and diplomatic talks, especially regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, they called for the continuation of dialogue between Japan and Iran, especially at the foreign ministerial level, for the peace and stability of the region.