Washington: Tensions in West Asia have reached a peak following the joint strikes on Iran carried out by the United States and Israel. The military confrontation has now entered its 20th day. Amid this backdrop, a significant bilateral meeting took place at the White House between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. However, during the strategic discussions, President Trump’s mention of the Pearl Harbor attack from World War II introduced a degree of unease and tension into the atmosphere.
