Trump Cites Pearl Harbor to Defend Secret Iran Strike During Meeting with Sanae Takaichi in USA

Donald Trump justified the decision to withhold information about an Iran military strike from allies by referencing the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.During a meeting at the White House, the President asked Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi why Japan did not provide advance warning for the historical raid.The remark caused visible discomfort for the Japanese leader even as she reaffirmed her commitment to assisting US naval patrols in the Strait of Hormuz.Trump emphasized the tactical necessity of surprise while contrasting Japanese cooperation with the initial hesitation shown by NATO members.
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