Israel-US-Iran War: Trump Rebukes NATO's 'Foolish Mistake' For Denying To Secure Strait of Hormuz

On March 17, 2026, US President Donald Trump talked about how NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The president slammed that decision saying, 'I think NATO's making a very foolish mistake. And I've long said that, you know, I wonder whether or not NATO would ever be there for us. So this is a, this was a great test.'

Iran’s grip on the crucial waterway for oil has sparked growing concerns about a global energy crisis and driven up gas prices. Trump has been pressing allies to help safeguard the strait, and fumed that the U.S. is not getting support. Watch the full video to find out all that the US President has to say on the matter.