Japan’s Foreign Ministry cited recent developments in Syria and the state of bilateral relations when announcing the decision. Officials characterized these factors as the primary considerations behind the action.

US officials have stated that a deal is unlikely unless nuclear issues are addressed, while Tehran reportedly awaits a response regarding a plan for the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg sources report that high-level talks held in New York during the UN General Assembly last week yielded no significant breakthroughs.

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