Coverage dated March 18, 2026

Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz

Headline from The Columbian

WASHINGTON — The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a prime opportunity to have President Donald Trump's ear befor

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8 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    Japan's PM to visit Trump as president continues pleas for help with Strait of Hormuz (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Japan PM meets Trump under pressure on Hormuz (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi risks the wrath of US President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday after rebuffing his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The first female premier in Japan's history, conservative Takaichi has had a strong supporter in Trump, who backed her ahead of…

  3. The Columbian

    Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a prime opportunity to have President Donald Trump's ear befor

  4. The Daily Caller

    A Dilemma For Japan At The US Summit (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets President Donald Trump on March 19, Japan’s stance in the Iran war looms large.

  5. WHDH Boston

    Japan’s Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan

  6. Military.com

    Japan's Takaichi Tries to Reaffirm Alliance with Trump as He Seeks Help Securing Strait of Hormuz (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that did not join his call to help protect the Strait of Hormuz.

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