The Japanese government has announced plans to prepare for all possible risks following strikes on Iran by the US and Israeli forces. About 200 Japanese nationals are in Iran, with no reported injuries or fatalities. The government aims to protect Japanese citizens in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated in an X post on Saturday that Japan will take measures to prepare for any risks arising from strikes on Iran by US and Israeli forces. As an immediate response, the government will work to safeguard Japanese nationals in the Middle East.
With the situation in the region expected to worsen, Japan plans to cooperate with other countries to minimize impacts on the economy and security. On Saturday night, a National Security Council meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office, attended by Takaichi, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, and others, to discuss future steps.
According to the Foreign Ministry, around 200 Japanese nationals are in Iran, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far.
