During a session of the House of Representatives’ budget committee on March 3, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addressed criticisms regarding his decision to travel to Kanazawa City for election support on February 28, coinciding with the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran. When questioned by Wada Masamune, the parliamentary strategy committee chair of the Japan Innovation Party, about why he did not return to the Prime Minister's Office immediately after the attack began, Takaichi maintained that his trip was necessary and asserted that he was capable of managing the situation from the air and while in transit.

Takaichi elaborated on the precautions taken prior to his departure, including the establishment of an information liaison office focusing on the situation in Iran. He emphasized that modern communication technologies provided him with updates every few minutes during his journey. He defended his actions by stating that, contrary to Wada's suggestions, being in Kanazawa with local residents focusing on recovery efforts was not inappropriate but rather essential, especially during a time when those affected by disasters were working diligently.

In his remarks, Takaichi also highlighted the continuous coordination with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroshi Goto, who remained in Tokyo to handle developments regarding the attack. His insistence on the appropriateness of his trip suggests a broader commitment to supporting local constituents while navigating national challenges, emphasizing a dual responsibility as both a political leader and a member of the national community.