Trump Confident Strait of Hormuz Will Be Secured Soon, Criticizes NATO and Starmer

• President Trump expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz would be secured soon, despite NATO countries not assisting in the conflict with Iran.
• Trump praised Middle Eastern states, including Israel, for their assistance, but did not provide a specific timeline for securing the waterway.
• He dismissed warnings of a 'Vietnam-style conflict' from Iran's deputy foreign minister, stating he is 'not afraid of anything'.
• Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not sending minesweepers or offering support in the Iran conflict, calling him 'not Winston Churchill'.
• Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin defended Starmer and emphasized the importance of transatlantic ties, while also acknowledging concerns over nuclear proliferation.