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'We were shocked': Trump reacts to Iran hitting US Gulf allies — was there prior warning?

US President Trump expressed shock at Iran's expanded strikes across the Middle East, despite US intelligence anticipating such retaliation. The conflict, now in its third week, has seen Iranian attacks on US positions and allied infrastructure, disrupting vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns are mounting over the…

The Times of India

Leaving NATO is something to 'think about,' Trump says after allies refuse to secure Hormuz strait

On Monday, Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies didn't respond to his call to create an international naval police force to keep the key waterway open.

Euronews

'We don’t need anybody': Trump asks allies to help with Hormuz crisis amid Iran war; gets snubbed

US President Trump expressed disappointment as key allies like Germany and Italy refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Citing legal limits and lack of mandates, these nations declined. Trump, however, asserted US strength, suggesting the request was partly a test of allied commitment amid escalating regional conflict…

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Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to blow up key Iranian gas field if Tehran strikes ‘innocent’ Qatar again

Qatar's Ras Laffan was hit for a second time on Thursday morning shortly before Trump's warning

The Independent UK

Most NATO members reject U.S.-led Hormuz Strait coalition, Trump says

The response from many allies: "Hell no."

Axios

Germany Rejects Trump's Plea For Help Policing Vital Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Tensions Spark Global Alarm

Germany has rejected Donald Trump's request for help policing the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran escalate, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz warning there is no clear strategy for ending the conflict.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump wants allies to help him out in the Strait of Hormuz, but what he’s getting instead may be the sharpest betrayal yet

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‘Not Nato’s war’: Germany and UK reject Trump’s call for help in Strait of Hormuz

US president says he is ‘not happy’ with Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz, who say the conflict is ‘not a matter’ for Europe or their governments

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 ends higher as oil price gains moderate

Nato and other Western allies pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s demand that military alliance members help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump declared Iran's military "literally obliterated" after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan.

The Times of India

Trump hits out at Starmer for rebuffing his Strait of Hormuz request

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The Independent UK

Trump hits out at UK as Starmer seeks ‘viable’ plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to work with allies on a ‘viable collective plan’ but Donald Trump said he was unhappy with the UK.

Evening Standard

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to Europe?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting energy prices for industries and households, but the vital trade passage also accounts for a significant share of fertiliser shipments, threatening long-term food production. Euronews' explainer goes through the main issues affecting the Strait.

Euronews

'War is not a video game': France gauges response to the Middle East conflict

With French warships deployed from the Mediterranean to the Strait of Hormuz, former French general Dominique Trinquand speaks to RFI about what's at stake for France, Europe and the risk of conflict escalation in the Middle East.

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Evening Standard

Ireland not involved in Strait of Hormuz security, Taoiseach says

Ireland will not be getting involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz, the Taoiseach has said.

The Times of India

UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan,…

The Times of India

Gulf crisis: Iran seeks return of 3 tankers seized by India in return for Hormuz safe passage, says report

Tehran has asked New Delhi for the release of three seized tanker ships in return for the safe passage of India-bound tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Gulf crisis triggered by US and Israel's attack on Iran, Reuters reported citing sources on Monday.

The Independent UK

Thai sailors return home after ship was attacked in Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Rescued Thai sailors return home after Strait of Hormuz attack

Three crew members of bulk carrier Mayuree Naree are still missing

International Business Times

US-Israeli War on Iran Enters Third Week with Strikes on Hamadan, Calls for Strait of Hormuz Coalition

The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran stretched into its third week Monday, March 16, 2026, with fresh airstrikes pounding the western city of Hamadan and Iranian forces launching retaliatory missiles toward Israel, as President Donald Trump pressed reluctant allies to help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz amid soaring oil…

The Independent UK

Trump hints at delaying China summit and urges XI Jinping to intervene in Strait of Hormuz

A cancellation of the face-to-face meeting with the Chinese President could trigger substantial economic repercussions

The Independent UK

EU weighs action to keep Strait of Hormuz open

The European Union is weighing options to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping

The Independent UK

How major countries are responding to Trump’s Strait of Hormuz calls

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries

Euronews

Trump says he demanded 'about seven countries' to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded oil vessels out to address international energy supply crises caused by the war.

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