Trump Criticizes Allies, Australia Stands Firm

It's March 18th in Adelaide. Let's get into the news.

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked backlash with the social media post slamming allies

like Australia for staying out of the escalating conflict with.

Irohaan. He said America doesn't need help from NATO partners, Japan, Australia, or

South Korea, in the military push to reclaim a key oil shipping route in the first of you.

Middle East. The clash kicked off after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran

to block the strait of Hormuz. That move has driven up fuel prices around the world as

tankers can't pass through freely. Meanwhile, Australia's treasurer, Jim Chalmers, brushed

off the criticism, noting the government never even thought about sending ships to guard

oil.

Tankers there.

Officials confirmed no formal request came from the U.S. for a warship. Opposition figure

Andrew Hastie called the post, petulant and disrespectful to longstanding allies, saying

it says more about Trump's pressure than, Australia's choices. Former Prime Minister

Malcolm Turnbull labeled it as lashing out from a leader frustrated by lack of support

and a fight he started without consulting. Partners stressing Australia's need for more

independent decisions.

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