Daily brief
President Donald Trump made a joke referencing the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, quipping he 'wanted surprise' when asked about advance notice for potential U.S. attacks on Iran.
President Trump called on Japan to 'step up' and provide assistance in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure, contrasting its potential role with that of NATO during the leaders' summit.
A group of European nations and Japan issued a joint statement condemning Iran for attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, expressing readiness to join efforts to ensure safe passage and stabilize energy markets.
Japanese officials stated that U.S. findings about comments made by Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan were 'inaccurate,' a separate diplomatic matter from the Pearl Harbor remark.