
Trump Defends Iran Strike Surprise, Quoting Pearl Harbor
President Trump said the U.S. didn’t warn allies before striking Iran on February 28 to preserve surprise, telling a Japanese reporter, 'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?' The moment occurred in the Oval Office with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, highlighting the administration’s emphasis on surprise in military action while noting the enduring U.S.–Japan alliance despite historical tensions.













