US EditionJapan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout
Takaichi's visit delay highlights challenges amid U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and Japan's military buildup, including a potential role in U.S. missile defense and $36 billion investment talks.
- On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi travels to Washington, D.C., United States for a planned three-day visit focused on trade and the U.S.-Japan alliance, including progress on trade and investment projects with President Donald Trump.
- The war launched on Feb. 28 has shifted the summit's context as President Donald Trump urged Japan to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which Japan has avoided endorsing.
- Takaichi plans to discuss Japan's military buildup, including long-range missile deployment and interest in joining the U.S. 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, with a review of $36 billion first-batch projects.
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Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading to the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan’s leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi headed to the United States on Wednesday for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump after he called on Japan and other allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Sanae Takaichi set for high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump over Iran
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