politics
March 19, 2026
Trump jokes he didn't tell Japan about Iran strikes because of Pearl Harbor
President Donald Trump claimed he did not tell Japan and other U.S. allies about the joint operation to launch strikes against Iran because he wanted the element of surprise akin to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump did not inform Japan and other U.S. allies about a joint operation to launch strikes against Iran.
- Trump stated the reason was to maintain the element of surprise.
- He likened this strategy to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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