Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. March 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan for dinner at the White House on Thursday night, after the two leaders held talks throughout the day aimed at strengthening the U.

Tensions between the US and Japan over the Iran war remained evident as President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, even as he said Tokyo was answering his call for support in the effort.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump may use a White House ⁠meeting ⁠with Japan's prime minister on Thursday to press for ⁠help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.