Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor to Japanese leader while discussing Iran

During a meeting with Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked about potential military action against Iran. In his response, he made a joke referencing the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, asking why Japan didn't warn the U.S. about it.

Takaichi reportedly navigated the awkward moment without directly confronting Trump, focusing instead on discussing Iran and other strategic issues. The incident drew international attention, with many headlines highlighting the diplomatic tension it created during the leaders' first major meeting.