NATO, Iran war

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NATO allies jointly discussing how to handle Strait of Hormuz closure, Rutte says
Rutte’s comments come after President Donald Trump earlier this week lashed out at NATO. Trump has warned of potential consequences related to a lack of support when it comes to dealing with the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil travels.

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Trump slams NATO allies for not joining Iran war effort, says U.S. never needed their help
Europe today: Trump blasts NATO allies again as Iran war enters 19th day
'Extensive damage' at Qatar industrial site as Iran retaliates for strike on gas field
Iran state media confirms the killing of Ali Larijani, the influential secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in an air strike.

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Day 19 of Middle East conflict — Trump threatens Iran’s gas fields, Gulf energy sites come under attack
Oil prices surge as Iran says energy production facilities attacked
Blasts heard over Jerusalem as Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in strikes on Iranian gas field
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel "acted alone" in strikes on Iran's South Pars, part of the world's largest natural gas field.

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US unleashes powerful bombs on Iran's missile sites as Tehran vows retaliation for security chief's death
Day 18 of Middle East conflict — top Iranian leaders killed, Trump administration official quits

Trump: We've Been Defending Europe for Decades, NATO's Response To Iran War Very Revealing

President Donald Trump voiced frustration with U.S. allies as he pushes for a coalition to help secure the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Trump said he would rate French President Macron an 8 out of 10 for his helpfulness.

European NATO nations reduce reliance on US arms imports: SIPRI data

European governments are spending more defense money in South Korea, France and Israel, according to a new analysis.

Why Won’t Europe Help Trump in Iran? Let’s Count the Reasons.

President Trump says his NATO allies are disloyal for not helping the United States to clear an oil blockade. But they have a long list of incentives to refuse.

A 'people's republic' on NATO's edge: The Narva narrative testing Europe's defences

A pro-Russian online campaign is casting the Estonian city of Narva as a "people's republic", spreading propaganda and at times calling for violence and sabotage. View on euronews

NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership amid Trump's demands that NATO give more to its defense

Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.

Trump puts Iran on NOTICE over retaliation against Qatar

Following an Iranian strike on Qatari energy infrastructure, President Donald Trump announced that he has halted further Israeli attacks on Iran's South Pars gas field.

Trump says he’s not sending ground troops to Iran

President Trump said he’s not sending ground troops to Iran. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports. March 19, 2026. Read More