Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large
It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
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It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump to reaffirm Japan's alliance amid tensions over Japan's initial hesitance to join efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran conflict.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for a critical three-day visit to Washington, D.C., amid heightened tensions from a U.S.-Israel war against Iran, aiming to secure Japan’s interests and promote de-escalation in the region.
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