Trump calls Iran the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' during gaffe-strewn day at Nato | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-07-09 04:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, International Orgs, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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US President Donald Trump said the "Islamic Republic of Japan" had attacked an American aircraft carrier during the war with Iran, as he made a string of gaffes at the Nato summit in Ankara on Wednesday.
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