President Donald Trump said Japan was “stepping up to the plate” over the Iran conflict as he welcomed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House just days after urging Tokyo to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
Sitting beside Takaichi in the Oval Office after the pair embraced each other outside the White House, Trump said they would discuss Japan’s support for the war against Iran after being asked how satisfied he was with their efforts.
“We’ve had tremendous support and relationship with Japan on everything and . . . based on statements that were given to us . . . they are really stepping up to the plate,” Trump said, before adding, “unlike Nato”.
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