Trump attacks NATO allies as pressure mounts over Strait of Hormuz

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US President Donald Trump publicly criticized NATO allies France, Spain, and the UK regarding their contributions to securing the Strait of Hormuz. This occurred on March 31, 2026, amidst mounting international pressure over the strategic waterway.

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Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher explains what Trump’s latest criticism of US allies means.

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