Foreign Minister Kono “Iran's involvement unconfirmed” 18 September, 18:38
Defense Minister Kono said in an interview with the media, “The analysis of information is conducted based on the exchange of opinions with each country. I said, but I haven't decided, and I haven't confirmed that Iran is involved. "
On top of that, Kono said, “A variety of discussions can be freely conducted between the United States and Japan, and Japan has earned the trust of the Middle East countries, including Iran, and has a major role to play. It may be difficult, but I want to back up the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "