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TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu on Sunday called on Iran to avoid using force against peaceful protests.

Motegi noted that many people have been killed or injured in the ongoing protests in Iran. He said Japan is “deeply concerned about the deterioration of the situation” and is closely monitoring developments, adding that it is opposed to the use of force.

“The Government of Japan strongly calls for the immediate cessation of violence and strongly hopes for an early settlement of the situation,” Motegi said in his statement.

He said the government is taking necessary measures to ensure the protection of Japanese nationals in Iran.