Allies Abandon Trump over Iran War, Tariffs and a Year of Abuse

Mar 17, 2026 | European leaders are rejecting Donald Trump’s call for allied warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, exposing a widening rift between Washington and its European partners. As countries like Germany, United Kingdom, and Italy decline to join a naval mission, Trump’s claims of strong allied backing are increasingly being challenged.

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