Tensions between Iran and the United States: Shinzo Abe Cuts His Tehran Visit amid escalating Trump Claims | World | New

million. Abe was due to visit Iran and meet President Hassan Rouhani as part of his Middle East tour in mid-July after meetings in Paris, Brussels, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

This was the first time in 40 years that a Japanese prime minister had visited Iran since Takeo Fukuda's trip to the country in 1978.

Japan reportedly informed Tehran that Mr. Abe would not be able to visit the country, according to the government Motosada Matano, spokesman for Mr. Abe, said the Japanese leader's travel plans had not been finalized yet.

The decision would have been made in the light of the decision of US President Donald Trump to isolate Brian Hook, director of policy planning for the US State Department, said: "Our goal is to increase the pressure on the Iranian regime by zeroing its revenue on crude oil sales.

"We are ready to work with countries that reduce their imports on a case-by-case basis, but as with our other sanctions, we are not seeking to grant exemptions."

State Department Announced for the first time his intention to pursue an economic strangulation policy of Iran on June 26, but US markets have since taken a hit with crude oil prices rising by 8%.

He said: "I just spoke to King Salman of Saudi Arabia and explained to him that because of the turmoil and dysfunction of Iran, Iran has increased its oil production. and Venezuela, I ask Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, perhaps up to two million barrels to make up the difference.

"The prices are too high! He accepted."

In May, the US leader severely criticized the withdrawal of the Joint Action Plan (JCPOA), also known as the "Joint Action Plan". Iran Nuclear Deal, calling it "worst market" and "major".

Japan, however, refused to support US claims, as Iran supplies about five percent of the country's crude oil imports.

Kyodo noted that Japan has maintained a relatively stable relationship with Iran and has relied on

However, relations between Iran and Japan should be in the center talks when US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Tokyo for two days Saturday.