03/21/2026
Trump pushes back hard on NATO allies' refusal to help in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting "numerous countries are on their way" to join the U.S. effort securing the critical oil chokepoint. After facing a clear snub from key partners, the president doubled down from the White House: "We're not waiting around — help is coming, and it's coming fast." The statement comes amid rising tensions over Iran's threats to close the strait, skyrocketing oil prices, and ongoing U.S.-led naval operations in the region.