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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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)