Trump tells useless NATO to stay away from Hormuz

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17 Apr 2026, 20:54 GMT+10

The US president again slammed the military bloc for not aiding Washington during the war on Iran

US President Donald Trump has again lashed out against NATO, stressing that he does not need its help in the Strait of Hormuz, and saying that the military bloc was "useless when needed" during the war on Iran.

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