Japanese Ambassador Deepens Ties with Mashhad
A delegation led by Ambassador of Japan to Iran Kazutoshi Ikawa traveled to Mashhad, the second-largest Iranian city, at the end of December, looking to deepen bilateral links in the region.
A delegation led by Ambassador of Japan to Iran Kazutoshi Ikawa traveled to Mashhad, the second-largest Iranian city, at the end of December, looking to deepen bilateral links in the region.
When Iranian director Ashgar Farhadi was awarded the Grand Prix at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for his new film A Hero, many regime opponents expected him to use the media spotlight to denounce the Islamic Republic. What he actually had to say, however, disappointed their expectations.
Even during the Trump administration, when the United States withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions, Japan has maintained cordial relations with the Persian Gulf nation. Should the nuclear agreement be reestablished in the coming weeks or months, Japanese firms are particularly well-positioned for investments and other economic links in the new era.
The next Iranian presidential election is set to take place on June 18—this Friday—and more than ever, politicians and analysts have been expressing opinions about republicanism and the crucial role of people in the electoral process.