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Trump Calls NATO 'Useless' Amid Strait of Hormuz Reopening

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO as 'useless' after the Strait of Hormuz reopened, a key route for global oil.
He said the U.S. naval blockade would remain until a deal with Iran is finalized.
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was open after Israel and Lebanon's ceasefire.
Crude prices fell about 10 percent.
The United States considers releasing frozen Iranian funds in exchange for surrender of uranium.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO as 'useless' after the Strait of Hormuz reopened, a key route for global oil.
He said the U.S. naval blockade would remain until a deal with Iran is finalized.
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was open after Israel and Lebanon's ceasefire.
Crude prices fell about 10 percent.
The United States considers releasing frozen Iranian funds in exchange for surrender of uranium.