While he expressed resentment at traditional U.S. allies, Trump insisted he's OK with the solidifying dynamic of the conflict, which, for better or worse, will rest largely on his shoulders alone. "We don't need any help, actually," Trump told reporters as he hosted Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin for a St. Patrick's Day visit to the White House. Trump called the moment a "great test" for NATO and said the alliance was making "a very foolish mistake" by rejecting him. Trump's position that America's longstanding support for NATO should be reciprocated now that the U.S. has asked for help in Iran is being met with stiff resistance. French President Emmanuel Macron said his country is ready to help secure the Strait of Hormuz but only as part of a mission separate from the current Middle East war.

Source: The Telegraph March 18, 2026 02:52 UTC