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Iran war live: Trump says no ceasefire as Khamenei issues defiant message
In March 2026, US President Donald Trump declared he would not pursue a ceasefire with Iran amidst ongoing conflict, stating the US was "obliterating" the opposing side. Trump criticized NATO allies for their perceived lack of support in the war against Iran, labeling the alliance "cowardly" and a "paper tiger" without US involvement.
Lyndal Rowlands,Ted RegenciaAl JazeeraFiled 2026-03-21 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, US President Donald Trump declared he would not pursue a ceasefire with Iran amidst ongoing conflict, stating the US was "obliterating" the opposing side. Trump criticized NATO allies for their perceived lack of support in the war against Iran, labeling the alliance "cowardly" and a "paper tiger" without US involvement. He also suggested that other nations who utilize the Strait of Hormuz should be responsible for its protection. These statements were made as Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a defiant message, though the specific content of that message is not detailed in this report. The conflict between the US and Iran continues.
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Trump brands the Western military alliance “a paper tiger” without the US.
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Trump calls NATO allies “cowards” over lack of support for his war on Iran.
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Trump says “you don’t do a ceasefire when you’re literally obliterating the other side”.
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US President Donald Trump says he does not “want to do a ceasefire” with Iran.
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