The Japanese government has bestowed its Medal of Honour upon Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. ISNA (Iranian Student News Agency) reported today, Nov. 3, that Japan awarded the honour to Abbas Kiarostami on account of his invaluable services in creating cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and Iran, elevating the level of filmmaking in […]
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Japan imports no Iran crude in July, for 1st time since 1981
Japan’s imports of Iranian crude oil fell to zero in July for the first time since 1981, trade ministry data showed on Friday, as Iran’s No.3 oil buyer reined in its appetite to keep from falling afoul of European Union sanctions targeting insurance.
Japan shippers to resume loading Iranian oil on Friday-sources
Japanese shippers will start loading on Friday their first cargo of Iranian oil in a month and a half, after the government provided insurance guarantees to replace EU coverage which was suspended due to sanctions against Iran, sources said.
Japan bank freezes Iran accounts after court order
By Harumi Ozawa TOKYO (AFP)— A Japanese bank has halted transactions by the Iranian government after a US court ordered a $2.6 billion asset freeze over the 1983 bombing of US barracks in Beirut, a bank spokesman said on Thursday.
Japan tells off ex-PM Hatoyama over Iran visit
By Harumi Ozawa TOKYO (AFP)— The Japanese government on Monday gave a former prime minister a ticking off over a “personal” visit to Iran, where he met President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and apparently criticised the IAEA.
Japan refiners deepen Iran crude import cuts
SINGAPORE/TOKYO April 4 (Reuters) – Japanese refiners will cut Iranian crude imports yet again in April as they shy away from renewing annual contracts, showing continued commitment to U.S.-led sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Japan Promises Cuts In Iranian Oil Imports
Japan promised it would “substantially” cut oil imports from Iran, a day after the United States announced a decision to exempt Japan from new sanctions that target those who continue to do business with Tehran.
Japan diplomat says to keep buying Iran oil
(Reuters) – Japan will continue to import as much Iranian crude oil as it needs, the Japanese ambassador to Tehran was quoted by Iranian media on Sunday as saying.
Japan oil industry likely to cut Iran imports in 3 months time
By Osamu TsukimoriTOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s oil industry is likely to cut its purchases of Iranian crude oil in about three months as Tokyo grapples with a new U.S. sanctions law, Akihiko Tembo, president of the Petroleum Association of Japan (PAJ), said on Thursday.
Japan ‘Yet To Decide’ On Iran Sanctions
Japan’s prime minister says Tokyo has yet to decide whether it will reduce oil imports from Iran in line with U.S. sanctions.