Trump's NATO criticism follows Iran's strategic Hormuz announcement

US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the alliance’s earlier response during the period of heightened uncertainty in the Gulf.
US President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticised NATO allies while commenting on the recent crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the alliance had been ineffective during a critical phase of tensions and asserting that it depended more on the US than America needing them.
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Apr 18, 2026 08:02 IST
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