(Web Desk) – E4 nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on â Iran in response to steps on its nuclear programme after the US and Iran reached a deal to end their war._x000D_
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“Iran must â never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with â the US, Iran and the IAEA to this â end,” the leaders of the â countries said in a joint statement._x000D_
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In Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday said Japan’s welcomes the deal toward ending hostilities and hopes for steady implementation of the agreement, including the actual reopening of the Strait â of Hormuz for â international vessels._x000D_
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Posting on â X, Takaichi said Japan “strongly hopes†that “free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be ensured in practice, and that a â final â agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue and other matters will be reached as soon as possible.â€
