Trump news at a glance: president blasts Nato allies amid reports US will send more troops to Middle East
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- More than a dozen NATO members and US allies, including the UK, France, Germany, and Japan, pledged to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though no specific plans were detailed.
- The pledge follows criticism from President Donald Trump, who called alliance members "cowards" for hesitating to help reopen the strategically vital strait, which Iran has disrupted through attacks on shipping.
- The US is reportedly preparing to deploy additional warships and troops to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, while Trump simultaneously considers scaling back the US conflict with Iran.
- Despite calls for de-escalation, Trump rejected the idea of a ceasefire, emphasizing his preference for continued pressure on Iran, stating,
