Japan pressures Iran on nuclear crisis (AFP)

[Anchor Man]

http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rs...com/s/afp/20060227/ts_afp/irannuclearpoliticsAFP - Japan, a major oil importer friendly to both Iran and the United States, pressed the Islamic republic to stand down in its nuclear drive in talks with its foreign minister.


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[a6m5]

I think the link leads to a similar, but wrong story. I found the story that relates to the thread title here.

It would be really nice, if Iran actually listened. At this point, I think it's kind of doubtful.

 

[kennythebomb]

I would venture to say Japan is putting itself in quite a predicament with that move.

 

[a6m5]

In a Japanese news, it said that Iranian Foreign Minister already told Japan, "no". This did not create any issues between Japan and Iran, however.

I would venture to say Japan is putting itself in quite a predicament with that move.

I doubt it. I think it was a no-brainer that Japan would go along with the EU and U.S.

 

[Solid Lifters]

In a Japanese news, it said that Iranian Foreign Minister already told Japan, "no". This did not create any issues between Japan and Iran, however.


I doubt it. I think it was a no-brainer that Japan would go along with the EU and U.S.

Yep, since Japan is very outspoken about nuclear production, and such.

 

[Max_DC]

Well it kind of depends WHO is the one with nuclear technology. A civilised industrial super power or a islamic country with many problems and a president who denies the holocaust and who wants to destroy Israel.