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US President Donald Trump's recent comments equating the recent airstrikes on Iran with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have incited outrage across Japan, a nation that has long borne the scars of nuclear warfare. During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump remarked, "That hit ended the war," alluding to the devastating impact of the bombings in August 1945 that resulted in approximately 140,000 deaths.
These remarks drew immediate condemnation from Japanese officials and atomic bomb survivors alike. Nagasaki's Mayor Shiro Suzuki expressed deep concern, stating, "If Trump's comments justify the dropping of the atomic bomb, it is extremely regrettable for us as a city that was bombed." Similarly, atomic bomb survivor Mimaki Toshiyuki labeled the statements as "unacceptable," articulating disappointment and anger towards Trump's comparison.
In a display of resistance, survivors marched in Hiroshima on Thursday, demanding that the US President retract his remarks. Lawmakers in Hiroshima also unanimously passed a resolution disavowing any statements that suggest justification for atomic bomb usage, alongside a call for peaceful resolutions to armed conflicts.
When questioned about Japan's potential complaint against Trump’s remarks, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa reaffirmed Japan's ongoing dialogue with Washington regarding its stance on nuclear weapons. Trump’s statement was made in the context of defending USA's recent military actions in Iran, which he claimed had severely disrupted Iran’s nuclear ambitions—assertions disputed by intelligence reports suggesting only minor setbacks.
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain a painful part of Japan's history, with commemorative events and symbols emphasizing the nation's strong opposition to nuclear weapons. As the world grapples with the implications of nuclear armament, Trump's remarks have opened old wounds and reignited debates on the morality of wartime decisions.
US President Donald Trump's recent comments equating the recent airstrikes on Iran with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have incited outrage across Japan, a nation that has long borne the scars of nuclear warfare. During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump remarked, "That hit ended the war," alluding to the devastating impact of the bombings in August 1945 that resulted in approximately 140,000 deaths.
These remarks drew immediate condemnation from Japanese officials and atomic bomb survivors alike. Nagasaki's Mayor Shiro Suzuki expressed deep concern, stating, "If Trump's comments justify the dropping of the atomic bomb, it is extremely regrettable for us as a city that was bombed." Similarly, atomic bomb survivor Mimaki Toshiyuki labeled the statements as "unacceptable," articulating disappointment and anger towards Trump's comparison.
In a display of resistance, survivors marched in Hiroshima on Thursday, demanding that the US President retract his remarks. Lawmakers in Hiroshima also unanimously passed a resolution disavowing any statements that suggest justification for atomic bomb usage, alongside a call for peaceful resolutions to armed conflicts.
When questioned about Japan's potential complaint against Trump’s remarks, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa reaffirmed Japan's ongoing dialogue with Washington regarding its stance on nuclear weapons. Trump’s statement was made in the context of defending USA's recent military actions in Iran, which he claimed had severely disrupted Iran’s nuclear ambitions—assertions disputed by intelligence reports suggesting only minor setbacks.
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain a painful part of Japan's history, with commemorative events and symbols emphasizing the nation's strong opposition to nuclear weapons. As the world grapples with the implications of nuclear armament, Trump's remarks have opened old wounds and reignited debates on the morality of wartime decisions.
