President Donald Trump sparked a global storm after making a shocking Pearl Harbor reference during a high-stakes press briefing alongside Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. When asked why allies were not informed ahead of the Iran strike, Trump defended the element of surprise — but then stunned the room by asking Japan why it didn’t warn the US before Pearl Harbor. The unexpected remark appeared to catch Takaichi off guard, creating an awkward diplomatic moment that quickly went viral online.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, has once again become the center of international tension. In this latest update, US President Trump is pressuring oil-dependent nations to deploy naval forces and patrol the strategic strait, raising questions about allied commitments and global security. Despite Trump’s heavy appeals, countries like Japan and Australia have firmly declined immediate military engagement. The stakes are high as global energy markets react to the uncertainty, with oil prices surging amid mounting tension. While the US stresses the strait’s importance to allies, it notes its own lower dependency on Hormuz oil flows. China remains a major player with strong self-interest in securing energy supply routes, though its participation in any international coalition remains unclear. WATCH