Japan-US summit on Hormuz: Takaichi holds 'difficult' talks with Trump

President Donald Trump urged Japan and six other nations to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, defending not briefing allies before launching war with Iran while seated beside Prime Minister Sanai Takayichi. With about 90% of Japan’s oil imports transiting the strait, Tokyo and European states pledged to stabilise energy markets and support safe passage, but stopped short of joining a US‑led patrol. Japan condemned Iranian attacks and urged Tehran to halt strikes on energy infrastructure. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports from the White House. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #USJapanRelations #DonaldTrump #StraitOfHormuz #MaritimeSecurity #IranTensions #EnergyMarkets #NavalCoalition #JapanReluctance #AllianceTest #PearlHarbour #AlJazeeraEnglish