Trump Floats New Iran Strategy to Get 'Non-Responsive "Allies" in Gear'
By Jack Davis
Published on March 18, 2026.
President Donald Trump has proposed a new strategy against Iran, suggesting that the country should be under international control once Iran is flattened. This comes after Iran has refused to allow most oil tankers to pass through the strait, cutting off the oil supply for many nations and raising oil prices. Despite efforts to secure international cooperation for this, there have been no sign-ups from non-interfering allies. Trump's comments came in response to criticism of NATO allies' reluctance to participate in the US military operation against Iran. He argued that the United States no longer requires assistance due to its military success and the elimination of Iran's military capabilities.
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