Trending Now - Japan PM Set for Challenging Discussions With Trump on Iran

WHO:

Japan Prime Minister (PM) Fumio Kishida

President Trump

WHAT:

Japan PM Fumio Kishida is set to hold discussions with President Trump.

The talks are described as "difficult."

President Trump criticized Japan for not responding to his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.

WHERE:

Strait of Hormuz

WHEN:

The discussions are taking place in March 2026.

WHY:

The discussions are prompted by the ongoing conflict related to Iran.

HOW:

Japan PM Kishida expressed a desire for other countries to assist in the Strait of Hormuz, stating, "We get less than 1% of our oil from the [Strait of Hormuz] and some countries get much more... We want them to come and help us."

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 13:26 UTC)

Today, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to hold difficult discussions with President Trump regarding the ongoing conflict related to Iran and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. During these talks, Trump criticized Japan for not responding to his demands for assistance in the region, while Kishida emphasized the need for other countries to help, noting that Japan receives less than one percent of its oil from the Strait. The discussions are taking place this month as tensions continue to rise in the area.