Trump criticizes NATO over Strait of Hormuz strategy
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Trump sharpens criticism of NATO after allies refuse to join Hormuz mission
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of NATO and other allies on Tuesday after most of them rejected his request to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway for Gulf energy exports. Speaking alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Trump called the refusal “a very foolish mistake” while also insisting Washington could proceed alone: “We don’t need help, actually.”
MercopressMarch 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM UTCREPLAY: Trump accuses NATO of 'foolish mistake' over Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States had been informed by most of its NATO allies that they did not want to get involved with the country's military operation in Iran, a move he described as a "very foolish mistake". Trump's remarks came as he hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office to mark St Patrick's Day.
France 24 WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 04:47 PM UTC