Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend surprise Iran strike in Oval Office with Japan’s PM
TL;DR
In a White House meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Donald Trump defended keeping the Iran strikes secret to preserve surprise, even invoking Pearl Harbor; he praised Japan’s willingness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, while Tokyo signaled no concrete plan to dispatch vessels, and European leaders debated NATO involvement as the war extends.
- Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy CNBC
- Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath The New York Times
- Iran conflict looms large over Trump's meeting with Japan PM BBC
- Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz AP News
- Trump lauds Japan’s promise, however vague, to help with Iran Politico
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