The Guardian view on Trump’s war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help? | Editorial

The Guardian · March 16, 2026 War
The Guardian view on Trump’s war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help? | Editorial

The US has overwhelming military power. Yet the battle has moved to oil routes, alliances and domestic politics – where Tehran is testing western unity Donald Trump would like you to know that he is winning the war with Iran. So comprehensively, in fact, that he now needs Nato’s help .

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