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Trump Pressures Japan on Iran Response; Takaichi Pledges Security Cooperation
US-Japan Summit Focuses on Iran Issue
During the US-Japan summit, US President Donald Trump pressured Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to take a more active stance on the Iran issue. President Trump noted that Japan, unlike NATO countries, has been responding strongly to Iran, emphasizing the presence of US forces in Japan and the significant costs borne by the US. He highlighted Japan's reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for over 90% of its oil, urging Japan to step up its role.
Japan's Security Cooperation Pledge and Article 9 Explanation
Prime Minister Takaichi expressed support for President Trump as a figure who would bring peace and prosperity to the world, while criticizing Iran's nuclear weapon development. However, she did not specify Japan's concrete role regarding Iran. Following the talks, Prime Minister Takaichi informed Japanese reporters that she had explained Article 9 of Japan's Peace Constitution, which permanently renounces war as a means of settling international disputes, along with other security-related laws, to President Trump. She also stated that Japan promised security cooperation with the US, including joint missile development.
*Source: YouTube: YTN (2026-03-19)*
