The mayor of Hiroshima has called on President Trump to visit the site of the 1945 atomic bombing following Trump's comparison of nuclear strikes to recent actions against Iran. His comments sparked backlash in Japan, leading to resolutions condemning justifications for atomic bomb use and protests from survivors. Mayor Kazumi Matsui expressed that Trump does not grasp the reality of atomic bombings, which harm innocents. Matsui emphasized the need for Trump to witness Hiroshima's history to inform his statements.
Hiroshima's city assembly swiftly passed a resolution condemning remarks that justify the use of atomic bombs, while survivors held a small protest at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial.
Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged President Trump to visit the bombed area to understand the impact of atomic bombings and reflect on the spirit of Hiroshima.
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