Trump calls Nato allies 'cowards' over Strait of Hormuz

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Israel says its strikes on Iran have killed the intelligence chief of the Basij militia. We hear from Iranians who have crossed the border with Turkey. Meanwhile, President Trump has stepped up his criticism of Nato allies, describing them as cowards for refusing to help open the Strait of Hormuz. We get the latest from our correspondent and from BBC Verify. And, Iranian journalists abroad share their experiences of reporting on a story that affects their own families. Hollywood action star Chuck Norris has died aged 86, his family says. Our entertainment correspondent looks back on his life and career. We hear from fans of BTS who have gathered in Seoul, where the K-pop group will kick off a world tour. Presenter: James Reynolds (Photo: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, 11 March, 2026. Credit: Reuters)