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Trump Refers to Pearl Harbor in Front of Japanese Leader While Discussing Iran Attack
Trump defended secrecy of U.S. strikes on Iran by comparing to Japan's Pearl Harbor attack and urged Japan to help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz, which supplies 90% of its oil.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump defended withholding Iran strike details from allies during an Oval Office meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, asking, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"
- Trump justified the February 28 air campaign secrecy by stating, "We didn't tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise," claiming operational security was essential for military effectiveness.
- The remark produced muted laughter and silence in the Oval Office, highlighting the sensitivity of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, which killed 2,390 Americans and triggered United States entry into World War II.
- Trump told Takaichi he expects Japan to "step up" to assist with securing the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that other nations rely on it more than the United States.
- Japan receives 90 percent of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz, making regional stability critical; diplomatic friction from the remarks complicates coordination as the conflict throttles energy markets.
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The President of the United States appealed to the “surprise factor” to justify the lack of warning about the offensive against Tehran and launched a historical comparison that upset Sanae Takaichi
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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European leaders, Japan offer to help Trump unblock Strait of Hormuz
In a meeting with Japan’s prime minister, Donald Trump said he didn’t warn allies about his attack on Iran because he wanted it to be a surprise, like the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
·Sydney, Australia
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Not all allies have been informing the US and Israel about the attack on Iran for a long time, including Japan. The topic comes up at the meeting with the new Prime Minister in the White House - and suddenly it gets unpleasant.
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