Japan seeks to mitigate US sanctions on ICC before 180-day window closes

Japan is using the 180-day period before US sanctions on the ICC take effect to seek mitigation, as the measures target asset freezes and transaction bans. The US had already sanctioned ICC president Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, in August. This marks a diplomatic rift between Washington and Tokyo over international justice, with Japan attempting to shield its national and the court's operations.