In diplomacy, words carry weight far beyond the room in which they are spoken. That truth was on display during a recent Oval Office meeting between US President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, where a remark referencing the attack on Pearl Harbour created a moment of visible unease.
The exchange came at a time of heightened global tension, as the US continues military operations against Iran. What followed was not just a political statement but a reminder of how history can echo uncomfortably in present-day diplomacy.
