NHK’s website took up remarks made on Monday by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mousavi, who  disclosed that Japan has allegedly proposed offering Iran a line of credit based on the volume of Iranian oil Japan purchases. The Iranian diplomat welcomed the alleged proposal, saying it is designed to achieve a [diplomatic] breakthrough and is similar to an initiative put forward by French President Macron. The Japanese Embassy in Tehran reportedly told the network that while it was aware of the Iranian official’s remarks, it would not divulge the details of diplomatic communications with a foreign nation.