Allies Abandon Trump Over Iran War Chaos, Tariffs, Bad Decisions and a Year of Abuse.

European leaders are rejecting Donald Trump’s call for allied warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, exposing a widening rift between Washington and its European partners. As countries like Germany, United Kingdom, and Italy decline to join a naval mission, Trump’s claims of strong allied backing are increasingly being challenged. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at

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Allies Abandon Trump Over Iran War Chaos, Tariffs, Bad Decisions and a Year of Abuse. is an episode from FIVE MINUTE NEWS by Anthony Davis.

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This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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