Japan Provides Aid to Iran and Others for the First Time After U.S.-Iran Conflict
On June 26, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced at a press conference that due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine, Japan will provide emergency grant aid totaling $15 million (approximately 2.4 billion yen). This marks the first time since the outbreak of fighting between the United States and Iran earlier this year that Japan has offered new assistance to these countries and regions.
At the same press conference on the 26th, Minister Motegi emphasized that peace and stability in the Middle East are of great importance to Japan. Currently, the region—including Iran and Palestine—continues to face severe humanitarian challenges.
Against this backdrop, the Japanese government decided to implement emergency grant aid totaling $15 million to address urgent humanitarian needs in Iran, Lebanon, and the West Bank area of Palestine.
Specifically, Japan will deliver humanitarian relief supplies such as clothing and food through international organizations: $10 million worth to Iran, $4 million to Lebanon, and $1 million to Palestine.
Minister Motegi stated: "Japan will continue to maintain close cooperation with relevant countries and international institutions, contributing to improving humanitarian conditions in the Middle East and promoting regional peace and stability."
The aid will be delivered via international organizations, providing essential items including drinking water, food, and medical supplies. Additionally, Japan will carry out approximately 960 million yen in humanitarian assistance through domestic non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
This aid is not directly related to the $300 billion (over 4.8 trillion yen) fund proposed in the U.S.-Iran peace initiative.
Source: rfi
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