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flag A Japanese official’s call for nuclear weapons sparks debate, though Japan reaffirms its non-nuclear principles amid regional tensions.

flag A senior official in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s office reportedly said Japan should consider acquiring nuclear weapons due to regional security threats, sparking debate over Japan’s long-standing non-nuclear principles. flag The government reaffirmed it remains committed to the three non-nuclear principles—no possession, production, or introduction of nuclear weapons—but did not address the official’s remarks or his status. flag The comments, made in a private exchange, have fueled domestic and international concern, with critics citing Japan’s atomic bombing history and treaty obligations. flag While no policy change has been announced, Japan is reviewing its defense strategy, including potential nuclear-powered submarines, amid rising tensions with China, Russia, and North Korea.

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