Iran, Japan and Trump
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The meeting with Sanae Takaichi comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
There appeared to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answered questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war.
Sanae Takaichi turned her Barron Trump shoutout into a baller diplomatic move.
President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan for dinner at the White House on Thursday night, celebrating their two countries' deep relations.
During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.
Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House last week in order to seek her nation’s support in his war against Iran. However, Trump took the op