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Trump references Pearl Harbor attack in Iran strike explanation to Japanese prime minister amid friendly White House meeting
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During a March 19, 2026, White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President Donald Trump referenced Japan's 1941 Pearl Harbor attack while explaining why the US did not inform allies before a joint US-Israel operation against Iran, emphasizing the element of surprise. The exchange occurred amid warm personal interactions, including Takaichi hugging Trump upon arrival and laughing at a Hall of Presidents display.
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 47.6 in April, its lowest level on record, after falling 5.7 points from the previous month. The plunge, nearly 11 percent, was largely attributed to the outbreak of the Iran conflict, which fueled inflation fears. Year-ahead inflation expectations rose sharply to 4.8 percent from 3.8 percent in March.
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Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, addressed a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday, stating that China does not support Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council nations and condemns indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets. He stressed that the security of shipping lanes must not be disrupted. The remarks come amid Iran’s closure of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bitcoin surged above $68,000 on March 2, 2026, as cryptocurrency markets rebounded amid a muted global reaction to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The rally followed strong U.S. manufacturing data, with the ISM PMI rising to 52.4 in February, signaling economic expansion. Ether and other major coins also gained, adding over $100 billion to the total market capitalization in under an hour.
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Die Angriffe der USA und Israels auf den Iran sowie die Tötung hochrangiger Führer sorgen für Besorgnis in Deutschland. Ein Newsletter beantwortet Leserfragen zu Terrorgefahr, Energiepreisen und Militärstandorten. Experten warnen vor einer möglichen Eskalation in der Region.