Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.
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"Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Prime Minister of Japan re-elected by Parliament.
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In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.
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