Alone at the Strait: Trump, Iran and a Fractured NATO Alliance | This is America

This episode examines how the war with Iran and the battle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are exposing deep rifts between the United States and its closest allies. As President Trump pressures NATO and Asian partners to send warships and share the burden of securing a vital energy chokepoint, European leaders insist “this is not our war,” favour diplomacy over direct involvement, and resist turning NATO into a Middle East fighting force. From White House frustration and social media ultimatums to Europe’s economic anxieties, domestic politics, and Macron’s cautious stance, we explore whether this crisis is just another “blip” or a serious breakdown of trust that could redefine NATO’s purpose, US influence, and the future of Western unity. Donald Jensen, former US diplomat to Europe, and Heino Klinck, FMR director of US Army international affairs, join Al Jazeera’s live in Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #NATO #USForeignPolicy #MiddleEastCrisis #IranWar #GlobalPolitics #EnergyCrisis #WesternAllies #ThisIsAmerica #AlJazeeraEnglish