Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Japanese citizens to demand explanations from their government over the reported use of F-16 fighter jets from the US Misawa Air Base in operations in the Middle East.

In an interview with Kyodo, Araghchi said Japanese citizens who value peace should seek accountability from Tokyo over what he described as US actions.

“Peace-loving Japanese people should demand responsible explanations from the Japanese government regarding the crimes of the US,” the Iranian diplomat said.

Araghchi said that the attack on Iran demonstrated that US military bases in Japan are not used solely for the country’s defense but also support what he described as Washington’s aggressive policies.

He specifically pointed to the Misawa Air Base as an example, raising questions about Japan’s role and the use of US military facilities on its territory in operations beyond the region.