Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday told Iranian President Hassan Rouhani that Japan expects Iran to play a constructive role in stabilizing the Middle East in the wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.Abe also urged Iran to fulfill its responsibility as a nation along the Persian Gulf to ensure the safety of passing ships, a critical issue for Japan as it depends on the Middle East for oil.The summit was held on the fringes of the U.N. General Assembly where Rouhani is expected to present a peace plan for the Persian Gulf on Wednesday.Abe expressed his "strong concern"…READ FULL ARTICLE
