Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’
- Posted on April 18, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
President Trump announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously criticizing NATO's offer of assistance, asserting American independence in regional security matters. The declaration comes amid ongoing Middle East tensions, with Iran conditioning the waterway's access on the continuation of the Lebanon ceasefire. Trump's rhetoric underscores the administration's approach to international alliances and strategic autonomy in managing critical global shipping routes.
Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’
Earlier Friday, President Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, though Iran said the opening would only last as long as the ceasefire in Lebanon
