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Trump says US does ‘not need’ help from allies on Iran

Trump says US does ‘not need’ help from allies on Iran
French President Macron says Paris will never take part in operations to open the Strait of Hormuz "in the current context”, offers to join ship escorts through waterway once situation "calmer".
Updated 17 Mar, 2026 08:46pm

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