United States President Donald Trump has slammed allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after several countries conveyed their unwillingness to participate in the war launched by the US and Israel in Iran. He added that the US no longer needs or desires assistance from NATO members or other partners such as Japan, Australia, and South Korea. "In fact, speaking as President of the United States of America, by far the Most Powerful Country Anywhere in the World, WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE!" In an earlier Truth Social post, Trump had called for the deployment of naval assets to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran targeted Israeli and US military bases in countries across the Middle East, severely disrupting international energy markets and global economic stability.

Source: dna March 17, 2026 19:17 UTC