Defense & Geopolitics — 2026-03-18

Trump Warns NATO of 'Very Bad Future' as Allies Rebuff Hormuz Naval Demand

Trump demanded NATO allies, China, Japan, and South Korea send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. European leaders from London to Rome rebuffed the demand; Italy's deputy PM stated 'sending military ships in a war zone would mean entering the war.' Trump warned NATO faces a 'grim future' if allies do not comply, deepening the transatlantic rift during active combat operations.

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