Japan appears to show some support for U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites

If this is true, it only confirms what many already suspect—that the Japanese government remains a submissive vassal to U.S. interests, regardless of legality or principle. Endorsing the bombing of nuclear facilities—a clear violation of international law and a textbook war crime—shows just how little sovereignty or moral clarity Tokyo actually has left.

UncleAToday 05:04 pm JST

Call us when there is a meltdown.

Japan has about 50 kg of weapons grade plutonium enough for 5,000 warheads.

If this is true, it only confirms what many already suspect—that the Japanese government remains a submissive vassal to U.S. interests, 

If they were a ‘vassal’ then the US would simply force them to immediately show full support, amend their constitution and compel them to assist in their attacks.

The real truth is that you are just trying to edgy by using words like ‘vassal’, ‘proxy’ and other such meaningless tripe.

Better late than never, as the US military operation was a huge gift to the world, the destruction of the growing existential threat of Iran's nuclear weapons program

But it is a vassal state. Now technically that does not bother me.

Technically, by your logic, the USA is actually a vassal of Japan, since it was the one who carried out the attack that Japan approves of without Japan having to do anything.

Or it’s possible that you have no idea what you are talking about.

Kow-towing to a mendacious felon? Where is their integrity?

Japan has about 50 kg of weapons grade plutonium enough for 5,000 warheads.

Then those are SMALL warheads and by definition Iran then has materials for approx. 40K warheads!

Odd, as US intel puts the number at approx. 10 warheads in the case of Iran..

I wouldnt expect any type of strong commitment or statement from Japan either way on this issue. Just enough to stay out of anything “regrettable”.

They really need to be focusing on that trade deal anyway. Tick tock.

Nations slowly voicing support of US strikes on Iran are likely aware that many, if not a majority of their citizens do not concur. This is for the sole benefit of Trump. A US leader despised by allies like no other in history.

This is a demonstration of might being right. The strong telling the weak what they will and wont allow. No wonder NK wont give up its nukes. This will reinforce forever that they should maintain an effective nuclear deterrent or face attacks by outside nations looking to tell them what to do.

Two nuclear armed nations forcing a nation to stop domestic nuclear enrichment at levels less than that which is needed for a nuclear weapon. Like that wont spur them to now conclude that getting such a weapon is the only way to ensure they dont get attacked again in such a fashion in the future.

Not a smart move.

On another article, someone wrote,

when you don’t allow weapons inspectors full and unlimited access to every nuclear site, that’s a red flag right there.

Matt Gates, the well-known extreme leftist, had this to say,

If the world is interested in a secret nuclear program in the Middle East, there is a country that won’t allow any international inspectors—Israel. Israel has a nuclear weapon. Did you know that, i do, they allow no inspections? They are fully secretive and clandestine about it and the Americans are fully aware.

— Matt Gates (https://youtu.be/5WzJDt_d448)

So forget complaining about Iran only giving partial access to inspectors, how about Israel giving no access to inspectors? Seems like a pretty big red flag to me. And it is this which cause surrounding nations to seek nuclear weapons themselves to achieve parity in accordance with MAD doctrine.

And now for this article,

Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said in a statement, “Japan understands that the U.S. action demonstrates its determination to de-escalate the situation while preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.”

Well a better way to de-escalate the situation would be to hold talks with Israel and Iran and have both countries Iran stop its nuclear problem while getting assurances from Israel that they will denuclearize—enforcing this by having both countries subject to full and complete inspections. I can’t but agree with that same far-left extremist cited earlier:

So here’s a deal. How about Iran and Israel both give up their secret nuclear weapon programs? If Trump got that deal, he wouldn’t only get the Nobel Peace Prize, they’d probably name it the ‘Trump Peace Prize’ forever more.

— Matt Gates (https://youtu.be/5WzJDt_d448)

That seems to be more in keeping with what Trump promised people on the campaign trail. How is it this extreme leftist understands so well?

False scales are an abomination to the LORD; An honest weight pleases Him.

— Proverbs 11:1

Japan has 50 tons of plutonium

@ClippetyClop,

If this is true, it only confirms what many already suspect—that the Japanese government remains a submissive vassal to U.S. interests, 

If they were a ‘vassal’ then the US would simply force them to immediately show full support, amend their constitution and compel them to assist in their attacks.

The real truth is that you are just trying to edgy by using words like ‘vassal’, ‘proxy’ and other such meaningless tripe.

You clearly don’t know what a vassal state is, so let me help you.

A vassal doesn’t need to be barked at in public or micromanaged in every speech. A vassal is a subordinate power that aligns itself automatically with its master’s geopolitical agenda, even when it runs counter to its own national interest. Japan is a textbook case.

Let me remind you:

– Japan ended its multi-billion-dollar energy cooperation with Russia in the Northern Kurils, not because it wanted to, but because Washington told it to—under the pretext of a conflict 8,000 kilometers away in Ukraine.

– Japan stopped importing oil from Iran at the direct request of the U.S., despite having long-standing, stable trade relations that benefitted its domestic economy.

– Japan still hosts dozens of U.S. military bases on its soil, many of which are strategically immune to Japanese jurisdiction.

– Japan’s foreign policy, security doctrine, and even energy strategy are shaped not in Tokyo, but in DC think tanks.

So tell me—where exactly does Japan exert full sovereign policy independent of American pressure? Name one area. I’ll wait.

Calling Japan a vassal isn’t “edgy,” it’s simply accurate. What’s meaningless is your smug dismissal of geopolitical reality because the word offends your Western paternalism. If you're going to defend empire, at least do it with a dictionary in hand.

Disappointing that Japan could in anyway side with the only coutry in the world that has deliberitely used nukes on 2 civilian cities in Japan when Iran has been complying with IAEA and the US has been defending their masters nearby who have actual nukes and do not comply with the IAEA!

Japan has traditionally maintained amicable ties with Iran even as its security alliance with the United States has remained strong. Stability in the Middle East is important for resource-scarce Japan, given its heavy dependence on the region for crude oil.

Strait of Harmuz oil traffic impacted imminently, crude prices to $100? This will negatively affect Japan's economy. Slight recession in 2nd half of 2025/2026.

So why is Japan celebrating tDump's reckless gamble in Iran.

Matt Gates, the well-known extreme leftist, had this to say,

who? Is that the brother of Bill Gates?

Strait of Harmuz oil traffic impacted imminently, crude prices to $100? 

Nope oil is up a whole 53 cents today. Not even $75.

A barrel, the unit of measurement.

Iran is no danger to Japan.

What is a danger is some nations positioning themselves above other nations and seeking to determine outcomes aligned with their wishes

How old is Japan compared to the little nation created in 1948, by the UN

Blacklabel Today 07:46 pm JST

who? Is that the brother of Bill Gates?

Good call. From the video it is apparent that I meant Matt Gaetz. Opps.

UncleA

So tell me—where exactly does Japan exert full sovereign policy independent of American pressure? Name one area. I’ll wait.

Election of leaders. Political structure. Constitution and legal framework. And yes, even diplomatic relations with other countries.

If Japan were a vassal state, would the US be appointing figure head US Ambassadors like Caroline Kennedy? Wouldn't the US have representatives embedded in the Japanese government? Would the educational system not be receiving "guidance" from the US on what the children are taught?

Yes, Japan is influenced by the strong economic and military alliance with the US. That's natural. But Japan has free will and can decide if they support US policy or not.

Sure, sure, sure. Just like the white color powder that C Powell held in his hand, in the tube at the UN General assembly. Which he regrated/apologized for, before his passing. One word HYPROCRIT.

Do Japanese support attack on Nagasaki and Hiroshima,lots of American thought less of Japan,wonder why it happened to them instead of German

Not condemning is a clear show of support by Japan

Calling Japan a vassal isn’t “edgy,” it’s simply accurate.

Calling Japan a “vassal” is lazy geopolitics. The lapdog claim that we have to read whenever they are mentioned on the geopolitical stage. In retort , Japan isn’t being controlled, it’s just choosing its allies based on its own national interest.

Alliances involve compromise, not coercion. If siding with Washington makes Japan a lapdog, then so is most of the democratic world. There will be a lot of noise on the ground , a lot of emotions and screaming, but watch most countries and their governments officially fall in line.

This “vassal” label ignores Japan’s agency and oversimplifies global politics into a cartoon of empire and obedience. It’s just rhetoric and can even be seen as an attempt at false superiority, one driven by the need to subjugate Japan yourself. (which is what you claim America is doing!) Ironic ですね！At the very least it doesn’t come from any place of good faith towards Japan, just another well worded most likely AI written hit piece.

How about this?

With Japans unique relationship with Iran and the States could mean that they even end up playing a vital role in the rocky roads ahead. One of the middle man and mediator. Stoic, in check of the emotions and calm. What we will all need to be for a while.

wallaceToday  05:14 pm JST

Japan has about 50 kg of weapons grade plutonium enough for 5,000 warheads.

A one line statement that is meaningless without also pointing out the fact that Japan has no desire to become a nuclear power and deal with all the baggage that comes with it, not to mention the domestic nuclear phobia and lack of a legal framework to permit it.

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