Trump’s threats to Nato reveal glaring absence of any strategy on Iran

White House seems to have failed to anticipate that Tehran would fight back by trying to impose costs on the west Middle East crisis – live updates If there was a moment when the absence of a US strategy on Iran was exposed, then this was it. Donald Trump demanded on Saturday that the UK, China, France, Japan and others participate in a naval escort for oil tankers through the strait of Hormuz. Despite launching the attack on Iran, with Israel, the White House does not seem to have fully an...

By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Trump says Hormuz Strait help ‘on the way’ as allies reject military action

US president refuses to identify which countries he says are responding to call for naval coalition to open trade route.

Donald Trump is learning the hard way that even America needs allies

Editorial: Whatever plan the US president may have had for Iran, things seem to be going awry – but the UK must only answer his call for help if he can show a viable plan for ending this crisis

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EU's Kallas floats Black Sea model to unblock Strait of Hormuz

In Focus podcast | US-Israeli war on Iran: Will Trump escalate or exit?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about how the escalating conflict with Iran could reshape West Asia’s security landscape, and what are options that America has going forward.

Taoiseach says it’s not EU’s role to help Donald Trump to unblock strait of Hormuz

The Taoiseach has said it is not the EU’s role to help Donald Trump with efforts to unblock the strait of Hormuz.

Some countries ready to help reopen Strait of Hormuz shipping: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said several countries are prepared to assist efforts to restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while claiming that Washington...

Trump pushes for ‘enthusiasm’ from allies to secure Hormuz

President Donald Trump criticized US allies on Monday for their lukewarm response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the US war against Iran. The post Trump pushes for ‘enthusiasm’ from allies to secure Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Trump urges allies to escort ships through Hormuz as world powers hesitate

United States president Donald Trump urged foreign governments to send naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz to escort commercial vessels after Iranian attacks disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The call drew no firm commitments from major powers as oil prices rose and shipping traffic slowed across the Gulf. Trump issued the appeal as the illegal war of the United States and Israel against Iran entered its third week. Iranian forces have targeted vessels linked to Washin...