In the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Donald Trump justifies the lack of informing allies before the attack on Iran by comparing it to the surprise at Pearl Harbor.

President Donald Trump sparked controversy after joking about the attack on Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. When asked why he did not inform allies, including Japan, about his intention to attack Iran, Trump stated that he wanted to maintain the element of surprise, bringing up the 1941 attack that led to the U.S. involvement in World War II.

This remark was made in the context of rising regional tensions following the attack ordered by Trump on Iran, an action that raised questions about coordination with allies in sensitive military situations. At the same time, Prime Minister Takaichi presented proposals to calm energy markets affected by the conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the field of economic security.