Iran's Foreign Minister recently held a discussion with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, as reported by Japanese media sources. The specifics of the dialogue remain undisclosed, but it's speculated that they likely discussed matters concerning bilateral relations, regional security, and potentially, the involvement of other countries including Japan in the Middle East region. This development is keenly watched by Japan which has direct ties with both Iran and Pakistan.

Japan is generally interested in Middle Eastern affairs due to its dependence on energy imports from the region. Moreover, any instability in the area can have implications for Japan’s energy security. Japan also has a history of having cordial relations with both Iran and Pakistan, so it follows any political developments involving these countries closely.

Similar to Japan, the US and EU show significant interest in Middle Eastern affairs due to strategic, political, and economic reasons. However, their involvement can often be more direct, as seen in different degrees of military and diplomatic presence.