Trump slams NATO after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz 

Trump slams NATO after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ebun Emmanuel –April 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has again criticised NATO allies just as he vowed that Iran will not shut the Strait of Hormuz again.

Trump spoke shortly after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, allowing commercial vessels to pass.

In a series of remarks, Trump said he had warned allied nations to stay out of the situation, accusing them of failing to act when needed.

Despite the reopening, Trump confirmed that a US naval blockade targeting Iranian-linked shipping would remain in place.

“The blockade will remain in full force as it pertains to Iran until our transaction is 100% complete,” he said, referring to ongoing negotiations aimed at securing a longer-term peace agreement.

The blockade applies to Iranian ships, vessels that have visited Iranian ports, and those carrying sanctioned oil, while non-Iranian commercial traffic is expected to resume cautiously.