Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US

The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) stated on Wednesday in Tokyo that she is seeking assistance from the Japanese government to help de-escalate ongoing tensions between the court and the United States. The request follows the recent imposition of U.S. sanctions against the ICC official.

During her remarks, the court president maintained that there is no legitimate justification for the sanctions levied against her. She is now urging Japan to engage with Washington in an effort to prevent further escalation of the diplomatic friction between the two parties.