Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it's not the type Tokyo desires

The Iran war is pushing up "cost-push" inflation in Japan as opposed to the "demand-pull" inflation the BOJ seeks.

Japan’s leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Europe and Japan Ready to Join Efforts to Secure Strait of Hormuz as Energy Prices Surge Amid Iran War

We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait,” the leaders said in a joint statement.
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Iran live updates: Japan, 5 European countries condemn Iranian attacks on vessels

The nations also called for Iran to stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel steps up assassinations as Iran war widens to energy facilities

The conflict continues to roil global energy markets. On Wednesday, an attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field sent energy prices soaring.