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Strait of Hormuzabout 5 hours ago·Escalating·ELEVATED 60

Trump's Pearl Harbor joke raises tensions in US-Japan relations

Trump's comments could further strain US-Japan relations and complicate efforts to manage security in the region.

Donald Trump made a controversial joke about Pearl Harbor while encouraging Japan to take a larger role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, amidst ongoing tensions related to Iran. The remark received a muted response, highlighting the delicate balance in US-Japan relations.
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