First Thing: Trump says US does not need Nato after strait of Hormuz rebuf | Clea Skopeliti

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Clea SkopelitiMarch 18, 2026 at 01:41 PM

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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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Key Player Opposition Context

Voice of America 30% Tehran 30% UN 40% Ali Larijani 60% United States 70% Strait of Hormuz 70% Iran ×270% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 80% Donald Trump 90%

Keywords

donald trump 90% nato 80% strait of hormuz 70% iran 70% us foreign policy 60% revenge 50% ali larijani 50% warships 40%

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Negative

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The Guardian - World News

Political Lean

Center-Left (-0.40)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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85%

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Strait of Hormuz

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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