Trump confused Iran with Japan

Trump confused Iran with Japan

08.07.2026 18:01

The press conference held by US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Ankara witnessed interesting moments. Trump, confusing Iran with Japan, said, "111 missiles were launched by the Islamic Republic of Japan."

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a joint press conference at the NATO summit in Ankara. During the meeting, the two leaders' statements, made in front of the cameras, made international headlines due to Trump's unusual geographical confusion.

"ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF JAPAN..."

During his speech, US President Donald Trump confused Iran with Japan, stating, "111 missiles were fired by the Islamic Republic of Japan." These words, uttered live by Trump, overshadowed the press conference and sparked significant reactions.

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