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NATO unites for Hormuz mission but Trump says ‘stay away’? POTUS again slams 'paper tiger' alliance
The article states that NATO is uniting for a Hormuz mission and that U.S. President Trump urges staying away, criticizing the alliance as a 'paper tiger'.
Why It Matters
This suggests tensions between the U.S. administration and NATO, with potential implications for security in the Hormuz region.
Timeline
6 Events
Trump describes IRGC as 'nothing' and says Tehran 'got a little cute'
April 18, 2026
President Donald Trump reportedly escalated rhetoric toward Iran, describing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as 'nothing' and claiming Tehran 'got a little cute'.
Iran navy 'stands ready' to defeat US? Mojtaba delivers his 1st explosive dare after Hormuz shutdown
April 18, 2026
The article's headline states that Iran's navy stands ready to defeat the United States, and that Mojtaba delivered his first explosive dare after a Hormuz shutdown.
Trump responds, calls Iran 'getting a little cute' and asserts tough stance
April 18, 2026
Trump said at a White House event that the United States was talking to Iran, that Tehran 'wanted to close up the strait again' and that 'they can't blackmail us'. He added that there would be 'some information' about Iran later in the day and that 'we're taking a tough stand.'
Iran says Hormuz is being closed again
April 18, 2026
The article states that Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was being closed again, just one day after its opening had been announced.
Iran announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz
April 17, 2026
Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz had opened, a development noted as occurring one day before the reported closure.
NATO unites for Hormuz mission
April 18, 2026
The article reports that NATO has united for a mission in the Hormuz region. It also notes that President Trump advocates staying away from the mission and has criticized the alliance as a 'paper tiger'.