Trump Halts New Attacks on Iran, Opening a Window for Talks—and Raising Key Energy Security Questions for Japan

July 30, 2026 70

Iran’s chief negotiator warns of “full defense” if U.S. violates hostilities MOU; Japan watches energy and shipping risks

July 11, 2026 87

Six Dead in U.S. KC-135 Crash During Iran Operation; CENTCOM Rules Out Hostile or Friendly Fire

March 14, 2026 228

NYT: Trump Weighs “Two-Step” Iran Strikes as Geneva Nuclear Talks Near, Raising Stakes for Japan’s Energy Security

February 23, 2026 225

Iran Warns U.S. Against Any “Limited Strike” as Act of Aggression — Japan Watches Risks to Energy Lifelines

February 23, 2026 207

Analyst: Party paper’s ‘Xi’ typo stokes talk of turmoil as Beijing hardens its line on Japan

February 19, 2026 338

CBS: Trump told Netanyahu he’d support strike on Iran if nuclear talks collapse — why Japan is watching

February 16, 2026 212

Japan's Military Shifts Focus: Largest-Ever Joint Drills Signal New Defense Era

October 20, 2025 278