TOKYO: Japan will make further efforts through high-level talks to encourage Iran to calm the tension in the Middle East that has intensified following its attack on Israel, Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI Yoshimasa said Monday.

Japan also plans to communicate with Israel, the top government spokesman said at a press conference.

There has been no information about damage to Japanese nationals, he added, stressing that Japan will take all possible measures to protect Japanese citizens.

JIJI Press