# How did Japan Navigate Trump's Pressure on Iran?

An episode of [State of Play](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1818389132), 20 Mar 2026, 18 min.

Audio: https://cohst.app/pdcst/7C0R7W/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSIS2579120853.mp3

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was the first U.S. ally to visit President Trump in the White House after he called on allies to help with the war on Iran. Nick Szechenyi joins Will to discuss what Takaichi had hoped to achieve in her visit, how she handled Trump's pressure, and the playbook she's developing for U.S. allies. • Kristi Govella and Jane Nakano, "What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan?" CSIS, March 20, 2026. • "Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance for the Benefit of All Americans," The White House, March 19, 2026.

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