President Trump Confident on Swift Securing of Strait of Hormuz
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Trump Confident Strait of Hormuz Will Be Secured Soon, Criticizes NATO and Starmer
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News18•18-03-2026, 03:45
Trump Confident Strait of Hormuz Will Be Secured Soon, Criticizes NATO and Starmer
•President Trump expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz would be secured soon, despite NATO countries not assisting in the conflict with Iran.
•Trump praised Middle Eastern states, including Israel, for their assistance, but did not provide a specific timeline for securing the waterway.
•He dismissed warnings of a 'Vietnam-style conflict' from Iran's deputy foreign minister, stating he is 'not afraid of anything'.
•Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not sending minesweepers or offering support in the Iran conflict, calling him 'not Winston Churchill'.
•Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin defended Starmer and emphasized the importance of transatlantic ties, while also acknowledging concerns over nuclear proliferation.
