JAPAN PM TAKAICHI HOLDS PHONE TALKS WITH IRAN PRESIDENT - KYODO

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's economic security minister, Takayuki Takaiichi, held telephone talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, according to a Kyodo report. The discussion highlights ongoing diplomatic engagement between Japan and Iran, a channel that could influence energy trade and regional stability perceptions. Market implications center on potential shifts in oil supply risk and Japanese corporate exposure to Iranian infrastructure or energy projects, particularly if dialogue eases geopolitical tensions. The yen and Japanese energy importers may react to any progress in bilateral talks affecting energy security. Traders will watch for updates from Japan’s METI or foreign ministry statements on energy procurement or sanctions compliance as a near-term catalyst.

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