Iran war: Trump dials up the pressure to secure Hormuz

· DW

President Donald Trump warned NATO of a 'very bad' future if allies didn't exert more pressure to reopen the waterway. Plus, Dubai Airport has temporarily suspended flights after a drone incident near its airfield.

  • Donald Trump demanded about seven countries join coalition to ensure safe passage of tankers through Strait of Hormuz as he spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One
  • Trump told Financial Times that there will be a "very bad" future for NATO if allies didn't help reopen Hormuz as he steps up calls to secure vital shipping channel
  • Dubai temporarily suspends flights at main international airport
  • EU foreign ministers to discuss conflict in Middle East on Monday
  • Germany has raised skepticism about expanding EU naval mission to Hormuz
  • Israel expects the war to last another 3 weeks

Here is a roundup of the main developments from the US-Israeli war with Iran on Monday, March 16: