Saudi attack Japan continues diplomatic efforts to alleviate tensions Kono Defense Minister September 16 12:48
Defense Minister Kono continues to make diplomatic efforts to alleviate tensions regarding the potential for tension to rise again between the United States and Iran over attacks on oil-related facilities in Saudi Arabia. I showed some ideas.
US government officials have pointed out Iran's involvement in attacks on oil-related facilities in Saudi Arabia, and tensions with the Iranian government, which denies involvement, are likely to increase again.
Under these circumstances, Defense Minister Kono gave a lecture in English at a symposium held in Tokyo and pointed out that "the worst scenario is that something happens in the Holmes Strait in the Middle East and the supply of crude oil stops." .
And after showing the view that this attack was due to terrorists, “There is a possibility that some military countermeasures may be taken, but Japan is constrained by the constitution and will focus on diplomatic efforts to ease tensions. Japan said that it would continue its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions.