Daniel Kochis appears on EWTN News Nightly to discuss the tone of President Donald Trump’s meeting with NATO secretary general Mark Rutte, as the United States announces its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He examines the broader political landscape surrounding the war in Iran, outlining the goals of the meeting and considering how closely China and Russia are watching the US–Europe partnership.
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A man walks near the headquarters of the Russian Central Bank in Moscow on February 13, 2026. (Getty Images)