Trump’s Isolation Deepens as His Ties With Longtime Allies Fray

The war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s rhetoric have driven US alliances with Europe near the breaking point.

The US has offered a diplomatic version of the silent treatment to many European partners, refusing to loop them in about its plans for the conflict and progress in peace negotiations, officials on the continent say. That’s included freezing much of Europe out of consultations on his recent move to impose a blockade against the few ships Iran has allowed to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, and Washington’s decision to let a waiver on Russian oil expire.