Trump says Japan ‘stepping up to the plate’ on Iran

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US President Donald Trump praised Japan’s efforts related to the Iran war, saying he had received an assurance of support, AFP reports.

“I believe that, based on statements [which] were given to us yesterday, the day before yesterday, having to do with Japan, they are really stepping up to the plate, yes — unlike Nato,” Trump has told reporters while meeting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

US President Donald Trump meets with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 19. — AFP
US President Donald Trump meets with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 19. — AFP

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