
The U.S. went to war without its allies. Now it wants their help
Published 3/16/2026

Published 3/16/2026
President Trump launched the war against Iran without building a coalition of U.S. allies.Only now is the president trying to enlist allies to help end Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. And many of the countries he’s asked – are rejecting Trump’s request.Can the U.S. get its allies…