Khaldon Azhari

TOKYO: Head of the Democratic Party of the People, TAMAKI Yuichiro, a rising star in Japanese politics, has called on the United States to provide a clear explanation for its bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.

He questions the basis of this action, whether it was in line with international law or UN resolutions.

Tamaki, a seasoned politician with a deep understanding of international relations, shared at a news conference on Tuesday that the available information is insufficient to determine if Iran was indeed developing nuclear weapons.

“I’m not sure about the level of nuclear (weapons) development in Iran, but if there is a threat and it is increasing, this should be reduced for the sake of world peace,” he stated.

Tamaki underscored the importance of resolving the potential threat of Iran’s nuclear weapons, if any, through peaceful negotiations or diplomatic efforts, rather than resorting to military action.

Tamaki firmly believes that Japan, with its diplomatic prowess and international standing, should take a leading role in facilitating a peaceful resolution through negotiations. 

“I think the United States and Iran should go back to negotiating. I understand that it’s very difficult in this situation, but the international community, including Japan, should push for solutions or agreements via diplomacy.” 

Tamaki said Japan could bridge the gap between the two sides and help resolve by utilizing its good relations with the United States and Iran.

The Democratic Party For the People, abbreviated to DPFP or DPP, is a center conservative and populist political party in Japan. it was formed on 7 May 2018 from the merger of the Democratic Party and the Party of Hope. 

It has 27 seats in the House of Representatives, which has 465 seats, and 8 seats in the House of Councillors, which has 248 seats. The DPFP won 9 seats for the first time in the Tokyo Assembly elections held last Sunday.

The DPFP plays a crucial role in the dynamics of Japanese politics, particularly due to the ruling coalition of the minority government, which is primarily composed of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito. This coalition often finds itself in need of additional support to ensure the successful passage of legislation in the National Diet, Japan’s bicameral legislature. As a medium-sized party, the DPP holds significant bargaining power; its votes can be pivotal in the approval of key policies.