- Donald Trump criticised US allies, including the UK, Germany, and France, for refusing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and protect global oil supplies.
- He described NATO's refusal as a “foolish mistake” but insisted the US did not require their assistance, viewing the alliance as a “one-way street.”
- Joe Kent, Trump's counterterrorism chief, resigned in protest, stating he could not support the ongoing war in Iran and that Tehran had posed no imminent threat.
- European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the US and Israel to de-escalate the conflict, emphasising the difficulty of ending wars once started and the need for all parties to “save face”.
- The conflict has led to the near-closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz, destabilised the Middle East, caused oil price spikes, and resulted in significant displacement and casualties in Iran and Lebanon.
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