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

Snub comes as Iran vows revenge for killing of Ali Larijani. Plus, judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America staffGood morning.Donald Trump has said the US does not need Nato after a number of the organization’s members rejected his call to send their warships to reopen the strait of...

<p>Snub comes as Iran vows revenge for killing of Ali Larijani. Plus, judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America staff</p><p>Good morning.</p><p>Donald Trump has said the US does not need Nato after a number of the organization’s members <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/trump-us-president-nato-strait-of-hormuz-iran-middle-east">rejected his call to send their warships</a> to reopen the strait of Hormuz.</p><p><strong>How many people have been displaced in Iran?</strong> Up to 3.2 million people, according to the UN’s refugee agency. Here, Tehran residents <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/iranians-daily-life-under-air-attack">speak about their daily life</a> under bombardment.</p><p><strong>For the latest updates,</strong> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/18/iran-war-live-updates-oil-prices-hormuz-trump-larijani-key-leader-killed-israel-strikes">follow our liveblog.</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/18/first-thing-trump-us-nato-strait-of-hormuz-rebuf">Continue reading...</a>
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