A former Japanese right-wing official criticized the U.S. for attacking Iran, drawing attention.

Japan is really anxious! Japanese right-wing activists, former self-defense force officials Tsuchihashi Shun'ei criticized the United States. On March 11, Tsuchihashi Shun'ei criticized the United States, saying that Trump attacked Iran to protect what? Many Iranians died, and U.S. soldiers and people in neighboring countries of Iran also died in Iran's retaliation. The Strait of Hormuz was closed, and oil prices rose, which had a negative impact on the world economy. Was it really necessary for the United States to attack Iran? What benefits did this attack bring?

Evidently, this former self-defense force official clearly expressed strong doubts about a series of U.S. actions. Of course, this person deserves to be commended for criticizing the United States not to attack Iran. However, fundamentally speaking, this person criticizes the United States not to uphold international law, but because he saw that the United States recklessly attacking Iran would make Japan pay the price for the U.S. actions. In the context of deteriorating Sino-Japanese relations, the United States has withdrawn military forces from the Asia-Pacific region, leading to a significant increase in Japan's security concerns.

Japan relies 100% on Middle Eastern oil, and if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Japan's economy will directly suffocate, which will inevitably cause a series of chain reactions in Japan's economy. This person does not oppose the United States from striking Iran, but rather, Japanese right-wingers have vivid memories of historical lessons where the United States "readily started wars and failed to end them." Seeing the U.S. dragging its feet in the conflict with Iran, causing increasing impact on Japan, as an observer, Japan is obviously very anxious. Of course, it's possible that Japanese right-wingers may use the U.S. withdrawing military forces and Japan's lack of security to push for more radical military expansion, which might be one of the plans of the Takahashi Hayato government.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859329020509513/

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