During a recent budget committee meeting of the House of Representatives, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced questions regarding the potential violation of international law by U.S. military actions against Iran. Takaichi acknowledged that she does not possess detailed information on whether these actions are self-defense measures, and thus has chosen not to provide a legal assessment from Japan's perspective. This stance reflects Japan's diplomatic position, which prioritizes the U.S.-Japan alliance in foreign security policy, resulting in a reluctance to directly comment on American military decisions regarding Iran.

In her remarks, Takaichi reiterated Japan's stance against Iran's nuclear weapons development, labeling it as intolerable. She emphasized the importance of U.S.-Iran negotiations for resolving nuclear issues, affirming Japan's strong support for such discussions. Additionally, she called for Iran to cease behaviors that destabilize the region, including nuclear development and attacks on neighboring countries, advocating for diplomatic solutions that involve negotiations.

On a more practical note, Takaichi also provided an update on Japan's domestic oil reserves, which currently stand at 254 days' worth of supply. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroshi Matsuno backed her statements in a press conference, indicating that there were no immediate reports of impacts on oil supply and demand due to the situation with Iran. This suggests that Japan is monitoring economic implications while maintaining its strategic diplomatic policies regarding U.S.-Iran relations.