TOKYO, Sept. 28 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release:
On September 28, 2025, Japan time, sanctions against Iran that had been lifted under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 in 2015 were reimposed.
Japan has consistently emphasized the importance of resolving the issue through dialogue, closely cooperating with relevant countries, based on the position that Iran's development of nuclear weapons must never be allowed. It is regrettable that the parties involved could not reach an agreement despite Japan's continued diplomatic efforts, including high-level approaches to Iran, such as the Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers' Meeting on September 23.
Iran's nuclear issue stands at a crucial juncture. Japan's position which places importance on resolving this issue through dialogue remains unchanged, and the momentum for such dialogue must not be lost.
Japan emphasizes the importance of diplomacy, including the early resumption of talks between the United States and Iran. Japan also calls on Iran to properly implement the Security Council resolutions that have now been re-applied and continues to urge Iran to immediately resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in accordance with its obligations under the relevant safeguards agreements.
Peace and stability in the Middle East region, as well as maintaining the international non-proliferation regime, are extremely important. Japan will duly implement the Security Council's decisions and will continue to make all necessary diplomatic efforts with the international community.
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