Iran war: Trump lashes out at NATO over lack of Hormuz help

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Trump called NATO allies "cowards" after multiple European officials ruled out sending naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Israel said it was continuing to strike "infrastructure" in Tehran. DW has more.

  • UK greenlights US use of its bases to hit Iranian missile sites in U-turn
  • Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' for not helping secure Strait of Hormuz
  • Iran's ⁠Revolutionary Guards report their spokesman has been killed in an air strike
  • UAE and Kuwait respond to missile attacks
  • Israel is continuing to strike 'infrastructure' in Tehran, but says it will refrain from further strikes on key gas field
  • Lebanese President Aoun says Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire proposal is 'still on the table'

Welcome to DW's coverage of the ongoing war in the Middle East on Friday, March 20, 2026. You can catch up on yesterday's developments here.