SECURITY — March 18, 2026
Trump Accuses Western Allies of Ingratitude After Refusing Strait of Hormuz Escort Request
President Donald Trump accused Western allies of ingratitude after they rejected his request to send warships to escort oil tankers through the largely blocked Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. Reuters reported the US president's comments following decades of American support.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
Some US allies have rejected a request from President Donald Trump to deploy warships for escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters reported that Trump accused Western allies of ingratitude, stating they were unwilling to cooperate despite decades of US support.
The criticism comes amid the third week of war between the US, Israel and Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz -- a route carrying about 20 percent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas -- remains largely blocked.
Trump's remarks highlight tensions among allies over responding to the disruptions in the vital shipping passage.
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Reliability assessment
Single source (RTA) with second-hand attribution via Reuters for Trump's statement; core claims like the war and Strait blockage lack independent corroboration or direct, on-record details
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. RTA: 'رژیم اسراییل' ('Israeli regime') uses pejorative 'regime' to delegitimize Israel; title frames Trump's statement with emotionally loaded 'ناسپاسی' ('ingratitude').
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