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How NATO countries are reacting to Trump's request for help with the Strait of Hormuz

NPR | By A Martínez

Published March 17, 2026 at 3:47 AM CDT

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NPR's A Martinez asks Ian Lesser of the German Marshall Fund of the United States how NATO regards President Trump's request for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.