Trump defends Iran strike secrecy with Pearl Harbour remark

Trump defends Iran strike secrecy with Pearl Harbour remark US President Donald Trump joked about Japan’s World War II attack on Pearl Harbour when asked why he had not informed allies such as Japan ahead of strikes on Iran, saying surprise was necessary for military operations. He made the remarks during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office alongside Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi. “One thing, you don’t want to signal too much.