Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama wrote today: "According to reports, U.S. President Trump stated that Japan should be responsible for ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz, since 90% of Japan's oil passes through this strait. What exactly has he misunderstood? If it weren't for Trump's potential attack on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz would still be secure today. Then why doesn't the Japanese government counter by saying that Trump is the one endangering the strait's safety and should therefore be held accountable?"
Commentary: Hatoyama's remarks hit the core issue directly—exposing Trump's imperial logic of shifting blame onto allies and offloading responsibility for the regional tensions he himself creates, while also criticizing Japan's diplomatic weakness in blindly following the U.S. and failing to confront the truth. His words clearly reveal that the root cause of the security risks in the Strait of Hormuz lies in America's provocations leading to war—offering a clear-sighted and courageous stance.
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