Japanese Prime Minister Visits the US - Trump May Pressure Takayama to Assist in the War Against Iran

US President Trump may use his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday to urge Japan to provide assistance in the war against Iran.

Reuters reported that Takako Takahashi had already scheduled a visit to the White House on Thursday (March 19th) to meet with Trump, aiming to further strengthen the security and economic partnership between Japan and the United States.

Hirosaki Mika has been striving to have Japan break away from the peace constitution imposed by Washington after World War II. However, due to the lack of support for the Iran War within Japan, she has not yet made a commitment to assist in cleaning up the Strait of Hormuz.

US Treasury Secretary Beiston said that 95% of Japan's crude oil supply comes from the Persian Gulf region. Therefore, it is expected that Japan will strive to ensure the security of its own energy supply.

Bessonet told Fox Business Channel that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has world-class minesweeping vessels and underwater mine detection capabilities. Japan also has a vast oil reserve, and he believes that Japan will release more reserves to ease the tense oil market.

He said: "So, I think we will have a very good meeting with Prime Minister Koike Masako. President Trump has a very good relationship with her."

Masako Takahashi stated on Monday (the 16th) that there are currently no plans to send naval vessels to the Middle East for escort duties. She said in the parliament, "We have not made any decision regarding the dispatch of escort vessels. We are continuing to study what actions Japan can take independently and what can be done within the legal framework."