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Trump Compares Iran Strikes to Pearl Harbor

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In a surprising turn of events, President Trump likened recent US strikes on Iran to Japans Pearl Harbor attack during a meeting with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi. The comment, made amidst gasps and laughter, highlighted the need for surprise in military operations. Takaichi, the first major ally leader to visit Washington since the conflict, expressed concerns over Middle East tensions and praised Trumps potential for world peace.

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Trump Compares Iran Strikes to Pearl Harbor

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Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Compares Iran Strikes to Pearl Harbor. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On this March 19th in Durham, here's what is making headlines. President Donald Trump compared the recent United States strikes on Iran to Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor during a meeting in the Oval. Office with Japanese Prime Minister Sanayi Takayichi. He made the comment when a reporter asked why he did not warn European and Asian allies about the operation. Trump stressed the need for surprise, saying Japan understood that approach better than most. People in the room reacted with gasps, murmurs, and some laughs. For context, the Pearl Harbor attack happened on December 7, 1941, killing more than 2,400 Americans, and drawing the United States into World War II. Takayichi is the first leader from a major ally to visit Washington since the conflict began. She opened the talks by noting the huge economic damage from the Middle East tensions. Trump also took a shot at NATO allies for refusing to help reopen the strait of Hormuz. While Takayichi voiced concerns about the crisis there,

she praised Trump as the one who could bring world peace. This CNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I. solelypillow.com

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