Trump calls NATO "cowards" over lack of support in Iran war
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- President Trump criticizes NATO for refusing to support US-‘Israel’ war against Iran.
- Trump links alliance inaction to high oil prices and security of Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticized NATO allies for not backing the US-‘Israel’ military campaign in Iran, labeling the countries 'cowards' in a social media post.
Trump argued that while the United States has led the conflict, which began on February 28 with US-‘Israel’ strikes, NATO members have avoided participating, yet continue to complain about high oil prices. He stressed that securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key factor in rising energy costs, would require minimal risk for them.
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“Without the U.S.A., NATO is a paper tiger,” Trump wrote, adding that he would remember the perceived lack of support.
The remarks come as the war has caused thousands of deaths, displaced millions, and disrupted global markets, intensifying tensions between the US and its traditional allies over the war.
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Trump’s comments reflect ongoing frustration within Washington over limited allied involvement in military operations and regional security efforts linked to the Iran war.
