Japanese leader to meet with Trump to discuss Iran situation

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet with President Donald Trump at a summit in the United States this month. The main topic for their discussion is expected to be the situation with Iran.

Ahead of the meeting, Takaichi commented on a speech by a Japanese lawmaker, Hase, who gave a supportive speech after an attack on Iran. Takaichi said she did not think the speech was inappropriate. Separately, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio spoke with his Japanese counterpart following Trump's call for a coalition on Iran.