Trump: 'Islamic Republic of Japan'

President Donald Trump said 'Islamic Republic of Japan,' according to a report. The context and target of the remark were not immediately clear.

President Donald Trump made the remark 'Islamic Republic of Japan' in a statement reported Thursday morning. The precise context and audience were not disclosed. The remark comes amid a series of recent statements by Trump on Iran, including threats and criticisms of the nuclear deal, as The Zioneer has reported. The meaning of the reference to Japan remains unclear.

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