Donald Trump is now appealing to his NATO allies, and even China, to assist in reopening the passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

With the Iran war entering a third week, Israel said it plans for at least three more weeks of war, while President Trump demanded other countries help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump said on Sunday the NATO alliance faces a “very bad” future if countries do not answer his call to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,

Italian personnel on board the San Giusto said the Andrea Doria had departed a few days earlier in case the destroyer is needed closer to home.

NPR's A Martinez asks Ian Lesser of the German Marshall Fund of the United States how NATO regards President Trump's request for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Seth Meyers addressed recent developments involving Donald Trump and NATO during a segment on Late Night. The host commented on Trump’s shifting stance and the broader response from allied nations.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump may use a White House ⁠meeting ⁠with Japan’s prime minister on Thursday to press for ⁠help in the war on Iran,