March 19, 2026 Jack Keane calls out NATO's weakness as shipping crisis grips Strait of Hormuz Retired Gen. Jack Keane slams NATO allies for the initial lack of support in Iran conflict, citing decades of defense budget cuts for social programs on "Hannity."
March 18, 2026 NATO heavyweights balk at Hormuz mission as Trump warns alliance at risk UK, France and Germany decline combat roles in protecting key oil choke point, drawing warnings from Trump and GOP allies about NATO’s reliability.
March 17, 2026 Trump says most NATO allies 'don’t want to get involved' in Iran operation, but US 'NEVER' needed their help President Donald Trump indicated in a Truth Social post that most NATO countries have informed the US that they do not want to become involved in the Iran fight.
March 16, 2026 Trump warns NATO of 'very bad' future if allies don't help secure Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump warned NATO allies who fail to help defend the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over military burden-sharing responsibilities.
March 8, 2026 Balkans on edge: Kosovo political crisis sparks fears of renewed instability Trump ally Kosovo President Osmani calls snap elections after parliamentary deadlock blocks presidential vote, creating political uncertainty in the Balkans.
March 5, 2026 Macron vows nuclear arsenal boost as Europe turns to nukes amid rising global threats France expands nuclear arsenal and ends transparency as Europe strengthens defense amid Russia threats. French President Macron declares "to be free, one needs to be feared."
March 4, 2026 NATO defenses shoot down Iranian missile fired toward Turkey, defense ministry says NATO defense systems were reportedly deployed to intercept an Iranian ballistic missile approaching Turkish airspace amid heightened Middle East tensions.
March 2, 2026 Trump presses NATO partners on support as Hegseth blasts hesitation Trump reportedly disappointed in U.K.'s hesitation on Iran campaign as European allies show mixed support for U.S.-Israel military operations against Tehran.
March 2, 2026 NATO chief praises Trump’s Iran strikes, says key allies ‘all for one, one for all’ NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praises President Trump for eliminating Khamenei and degrading Iran's capabilities as he claims European allies are supporting the effort.
February 26, 2026 Sweden jams suspected Russian drone near French carrier as NATO war fears rise NATO Orion-26 exercises face security breach as Swedish forces disrupt suspected Russian drone near French flagship Charles de Gaulle docked in Malmö, SVT reports.