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Nagasaki Mayor Criticizes Trump’s Atomic Bomb Comparison

6/26/2025

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Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki voiced his disappointment over President Trump's controversial comparison of U.S. airstrikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While he seeks clarity on Trump's intentions, he has chosen not to initiate an official protest. Meanwhile, Hiroshima survivors have taken to the streets, calling for an apology for the insensitive remarks.

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Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki voiced his disappointment over President Trump's controversial comparison of U.S. airstrikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While he seeks clarity on Trump's intentions, he has chosen not to initiate an official protest. Meanwhile, Hiroshima survivors have taken to the streets, calling for an apology for the insensitive remarks.