International relationsJapan urges Iran to take 'constructive approach' to Biden overtures
Tokyo's strong ties with Tehran and Washington could give it role in deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif looks on during a meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi in Tehran. © Reuters
SHOHEI KANAYA and MASAYA KATO, Nikkei staff reporters
TOKYO -- Iran should have a "constructive approach" when dealing with the Biden administration, which has reached out to Tehran on restarting nuclear talks, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told his Iranian counterpart in a 40-minute telephone conversation.