Outrage as Trump compares Iran strikes to Japan atomic bombing
Published: 6/27/2025

Japan condemns Trump for comparing US strikes on Iran to atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with survivors and officials calling his remarks "unacceptable" and "regrettable." Japanese lawmakers and citizens expressed anger and disappointment, with protests held in Hiroshima demanding a retraction. Trump's comments have sparked outrage in Japan, a nation deeply scarred by the only nuclear attacks in history, and known for its strong stance against nuclear weapons.