Trump explains why he kept Japan in the dark on Iran strikes: "Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"

March 20, 2026

TL;DR

President Trump cited the need for surprise when explaining why the U.S. did not alert allies like Japan about strikes on Iran.
He used the example of Pearl Harbor, asking a Japanese reporter why Japan didn't warn the U.S. about the attack.
The Japanese Prime Minister appeared taken aback by the president's remarks.
The article briefly touches on the historical relationship between Japan and the U.S. and mentions former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to Pearl Harbor.

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