Snub comes as Iran vows revenge for killing of Ali Larijani. Plus, judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America staff Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has said the US does not need Nato, after a number of the organization’s members rejected his call to send their warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. How many people have been displaced in Iran? Up to 3.2 million people, according to the UN’s refugee agency. Here, Tehran residents speak about their daily life under bombardment. For the latest updates, follow our liveblog . Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-03-18 · 12:41 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25717
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First Thing: Trump says US does not need Nato after strait of Hormuz rebuf | Clea Skopeliti
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. does not need NATO after several members rejected his request to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Clea SkopelitiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-18 · 12:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Briefing Summary
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Donald Trump stated that the U.S. does not need NATO after several members rejected his request to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This rebuff comes as Iran vows revenge for the killing of Ali Larijani. The UN refugee agency reports that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced in Iran. The article also mentions a judge ordering the reinstatement of Voice of America staff. The situation in Tehran is further explored through resident accounts of daily life under bombardment. Readers can follow a liveblog for the latest updates on the unfolding events.
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National Security
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Key claims
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Up to 3.2 million people have been displaced in Iran.
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Iran vows revenge for the killing of Ali Larijani.
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Nato members rejected Trump's call to send warships to reopen the strait of Hormuz.
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Donald Trump has said the US does not need Nato.
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Donald Trump person · Key Player
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) organization · Context
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Iran location · Context
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Strait of Hormuz location · Context
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United States location · Context
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Ali Larijani person · Context
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UN organization · Context
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Tehran location · Context
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Voice of America organization · Context
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Keywords & salience
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