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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Japan Condemns Trump's Comparison of Iran Strikes to Hiroshima Bombing
Caption: Japan Condemns Trump’s Comparison of Iran Strikes to Hiroshima Bombing. Japan has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for comparing U.S. strikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Trump said the strikes were "essentially the same thing" as the bombings that ended World War II. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed around 140,000 people in August 1945. Survivors continue to suffer from psychological trauma and increased cancer risks. Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki called Trump’s comments “extremely regrettable,” given the city’s history. Atomic bomb survivors and peace advocates expressed anger and disappointment over Trump's remarks. Protesters in Hiroshima demanded Trump retract his statement, rejecting the justification of atomic bombings. Japan’s lawmakers passed a resolution opposing any statements that justify nuclear attacks. Trump’s comments came amid controversy over a leaked U.S. intelligence report about the impact of strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s ongoing efforts to promote peace include memorials and symbolic gestures against nuclear weapons. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Japan,Hiroshima,Nagasaki,Iran strikes,atomic bomb,nuclear weapons,peace advocates,protest,U.S. intelligence
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