@thespystories: Trump Mixes Up Iran and Japan in NATO Summit U.S. President Donald Trump briefly confused two unrelated nations during a high-profile appearance at the NATO Summit, referring to Iran as the “Islamic Republic of Japan” while recounting a recent missile attack on an American aircraft carrier. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump was highlighting U.S. military capabilities and the effectiveness of American defenses amid tensions with Iran. He described an incident in which 111 missiles were launched toward the USS Abraham Lincoln over roughly one hour, with every single projectile successfully intercepted.“One of the most beautiful” carriers under fireTrump praised the carrier before launching into the anecdote. “It’s one of the biggest, the Abraham Lincoln, and two months ago we had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan,” he said. “They were shot at the aircraft carrier over a period of about one hour… and every one of those missiles was knocked down. ”The remark drew attention because Iran’s official name is the Islamic Republic of Iran. Japan, by contrast, is a longstanding U.S. ally that hosts significant American military forces and has no role in the current tensions with Tehran. The verbal slip occurred as Trump sought to underscore American strength and defensive readiness on the sidelines of the summit. No clarification was immediately issued by the White House regarding the misstatement. #trump #ankara #NATO #news #japan

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