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21.03.2026

The Day Trump Considered Scaling Back Iran Operations

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 21.03.2026.

It displays 24 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.03.2026The Day Trump Considered Scaling Back Iran Operations

Japanese media editors focused on President Trump's mixed signals regarding Iran military operations, with coverage intensifying throughout the day as he stated he did not want a ceasefire while considering scaling back operations. Multiple outlets reported on the third week of operations with no resolution in sight, casualties exceeding 1,400, and Iran warning of expanded retaliation against global targets. Simultaneously, editors covered Iran's offer to allow Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister Araghchi stating readiness for passage after consultations. Prime Minister Takaichi's return from the U.S. brought continued coverage of her calculated Trump praise and Foreign Minister Motegi's unexpected support role during questioning.

21.03.2026
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Kyodo News

Iran ready to help passage of Japan ships in Strait of Hormuz: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy shipments, and that negotiations with Japan on the issue are ongoing.
11:16

11:18Iran's Hormuz Passage Offer

Japanese media editors report on Iran's offer to allow Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister Araghchi stating readiness for passage after consultations (Mainichi, Kyodo English). Multiple outlets cover Trump's consideration of scaling back military operations against Iran (TBS, HuffPost, NHK), while Prime Minister Takaichi faces pressure to contribute to Hormuz security within legal limits upon returning from the U.S. (Asahi, JB Press).
12:16
ドルの基軸通貨としての地位は2015年をピークに衰退を始め、トランプ米政権でさらに加速した。こう考えるハーバード大のケネス・ロゴフ教授は、長期金利の急上昇を伴う金融ショックが今後4〜5年のうちに起きると警鐘を鳴らす。日本は米国債への偏重投資からの脱却や銀行システムの刷新が課題になるという。 第2次トランプ米政権が発足した25年はドル資産離れが市場の話題になった。ロゴフ氏は短期的な市場動向と距離を置…
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その「金銭搾取」が発覚したきっかけは、金融機関でのできごとだった。 高齢の顧客の様子が、最近おかしい。 通帳の再発行と、届け出印の再登録の申請が、それぞれ続けてあった。来店時に、「近所の人」が一緒についてくるようになった。 2024年、静岡…
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養父による性加害を、20代の女性は10年を経て訴えた。心的外傷後ストレス障害(PTSD)がある中で証言した被害経緯は信用性があるとして、養父だった40代の被告には、懲役11年の有罪判決が言い渡された。専門家は「当時を思い出すのは相当苦痛だっ…
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17:10Trump's Ceasefire Refusal

Japanese media editors report on President Trump's mixed signals regarding Iran, with multiple outlets covering his statements about not wanting a ceasefire while considering scaling back operations (TBS, NHK, HuffPost, Yahoo). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the fatal highway accident in Mie Prefecture, with police conducting searches at the suspect's workplace (Chunichi).
17:41
ソフトバンクグループ(SBG)の孫正義会長兼社長は20日、米中西部オハイオ州で5000億ドル(約80兆円)の投資を表明した。データセンターを中心に電力や通信など幅広い産業が集積し、「1カ所の投資として人類史上最大」(孫氏)となる。トランプ米大統領との親交をもとに日米の官民を結ぶ「政商」としての立ち回りが目立つ。 オハイオ州の丘陵地にある小さな村、パイクトン。冷戦時代にウラン濃縮工場が稼働したラス…
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2025年11月。ダウン症の本人や家族、専門家らが集まる学会のシンポジウムで、兵庫県の上村眞穂(まお)さん(16)がマイクを持って、自己紹介をした。 学会の初めての試みとして、ダウン症のある人が「本人座長」として各シンポジウムを紹介する。眞…
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日本が輸入の9割以上を頼る中東産原油の価格の上昇に歯止めがかからない。中東情勢の緊迫化によって、アジアの指標価格は2月末比で2.4倍になった。中東産に並んで原油の国際指標となる米国産や欧州産と比べて上げ幅が突出している。日本のエネルギー価格は中東産原油に連動するものが多く、国民生活や財政の負担が一段と重くなる。政府や原油の輸入企業は中東以外からの調達など代替策を急ぐ。 原油は地域ごとに取引の指標…
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20:05Iran's Unending Third Week

Japanese media editors report on the third week of military operations against Iran, with multiple outlets covering the lack of resolution and rising casualties (NHK, TBS, HuffPost). Coverage continues on Japan's energy security concerns as Middle East oil prices surge disproportionately in Asia (Nikkei), while Prime Minister Takaichi's U.S. visit developments include Foreign Minister Motegi's unexpected support role (Yomiuri, JB Press).
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Kyodo News

German defense chief eyes stronger security ties with Japan, new pact

Germany is ready to bolster security cooperation with Japan and sees the signing of a new bilateral defense agreement, potentially in procurement, as a possibility, its defense chief has said ahead of his visit to Japan.
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23:19Takaichi's Calculated Trump Praise

Japanese media editors report on Prime Minister Takaichi's U.S. visit, with multiple outlets covering her calculated remarks about Trump bringing peace and Foreign Minister Motegi's unexpected support role during questioning (Mainichi, Yomiuri, JB Press). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the third week of Iran military operations, with Trump stating he does not want a ceasefire and Iran warning of expanded retaliation (TBS, HuffPost, Nikkei).