Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war

US president's reference to Japan's 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi's silence gets mixed reaction.

Early report Major update Updated Mar 21, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC

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AlJazeera: Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war.

First seen Mar 21, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC Latest source Mar 21, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC

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