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April 17, 2026
Trump Criticizes NATO as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz
- President Trump celebrated Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' for commercial vessels, claiming it a 'great victory' for the world.
- Iran's foreign minister stated the strait is open, but officials warned it could be closed again if the U.S. blockade continues.
- Trump rejected NATO's assistance, labeling the alliance 'useless', and insisted the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports will remain in effect.
8 Sources
- Oil prices plunge on claims Strait of Hormuz is openApr 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM · Axios
- Trump tells ‘useless’ Nato to stay away after UK and France vow to protect Strait of Hormuz shippingApr 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM · Independent
- Trump declares ‘victory’ over Iran after Strait of Hormuz oil channel is reopenedApr 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM · Independent
- 4/17: The Takeout with Major GarrettApr 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM · CBS News
- Confusion over whether the Strait of Hormuz is openApr 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM · The Hill
- US-Iran talks take sudden, uncertain shift with sweeping claims on both sidesApr 17, 2026 at 10:51 PM · The Hill
- Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’Apr 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM · Independent
- Trump news at a glance: president celebrates strait of Hormuz reopening, though Iran officials warn they could close it againApr 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM · The Guardian