Trump Renounces Allied Shield for Strait of Hormuz, Says U.S. Can Defend Alone
TL;DR
President Trump reversed his push for a multinational coalition to guard the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. doesn’t need help and will pursue its actions with or without NATO, as European leaders signaled reluctance and the Iran conflict tests America-first diplomacy.
- Rebuffed by allies, Trump now says U.S. doesn't need help defending the Strait of Hormuz NBC News
- Why Won’t Europe Help Trump in Iran? Let’s Count the Reasons. The New York Times
- Trump presses allies for Hormuz pledges, but not specifics Politico
- Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone AP News
- Live updates: Polls close in Illinois; Senate mulls SAVE Act; Donald Trump 'disappointed' in NATO The Hill
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