HomeglobalTrump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t even be there’

Trump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t even be there’

globalMarch 16, 2026
1 min read
Trump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t even be there’
President made contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with allies to help US secure Strait of Hormuz

President made contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with allies to help US secure Strait of Hormuz

  • Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox

Donald Trump drew a backlash on Sunday for suggesting US efforts to protect the Strait of Hormuz were unnecessary – and that “maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all” because his country has plenty of oil of its own.

The president made the contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with European and Nato allies to enter the war in Iran to help the US secure the strait amid the largest oil supply disruption in history.

Continue reading...

Source: Guardian - World News

Share this article

Related Articles