Explained: Why is Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe going to Iran? What can he accomplish? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Why is Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe going to Iran? What can he accomplish? | Explained News, The Indian Express

By Reuters |Tokyo |Updated: June 7, 2019 3:02:24 pm

Explained: Why is Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe going to Iran? What can he accomplish?

Japan has at times been caught in the political crossfire between Iran and the United States, with Japan invariably falling into line with its old ally.

The most Abe could probably achieve would be to persuade Iran and the United States to resume direct talks, possibly in a third country. Both sides may be seeking a face-saving way out of the confrontation, experts say. (Photo: Reuters)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is due to visit Iran next week in an apparent mediation mission to ease tension between Iran and the United States.