Trump Cites Pearl Harbor in Iran War, Tests US-Japan Ties

March 19, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Bloomberg.com

President Trump hosts Japan's PM amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, invoking Pearl Harbor to underscore alliance strength while discussing China, oil disruptions, and NATO commitments. Trump delivers mixed signals, claiming the war nears an end with over 5,000 Iranian targets hit and 50 ships destroyed, yet warns of escalation if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran vows a long fight, gripping global oil prices and spiking inflation, as the IMF warns of economic fallout. Read more about this...

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