Trump attacks 'NATO' allies, calls them cowards for refusing to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump launched harsh and sharp criticism at the United States' allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), describing them as 'cowards'. This attack came against the backdrop of member states' refusal to respond to American demands for direct military support to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which has witnessed escalating tensions since the outbreak of military confrontation with Iran.\n\nTrump, in statements via his 'Truth Social' platform, considered that the Western military alliance possesses no real power apart from American support and leadership, describing it as a 'paper tiger'. He pointed out that allies are evading their responsibilities in protecting vital waterways, even though the task required of them does not involve significant military risks, according to his assessment.\n\n The US President explained that securing the Strait of Hormuz is an urgent necessity for the stability of global markets, considering that opening the strait represents a simple military maneuver that would have curbed the insane rise in oil prices. He added that the allies' failure to play this role puts global energy security at risk, stressing that Washington will not forget this negative stance from its partners.\n\nIn a related context, six major international powers, including France, Britain, Germany, and Japan, had expressed initial readiness to contribute to securing navigation in the region. However, this readiness does not seem to have translated into immediate practical steps that meet the aspirations of the American administration, which seeks to impose complete control over the strategic waterway amid ongoing military operations.\n\nThe Strait of Hormuz is suffering from a state of near-complete paralysis in commercial navigation due to Iranian countermeasures and escalating military tensions. This passage represents a major artery for the global economy, as about a fifth of crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies flow through it to various countries around the world, making its disruption a full-blown international crisis.\n\nThe roots of the current crisis date back to February 28, when US and Israeli forces launched widespread military strikes targeting sites inside Iran. Tehran responded with a series of attacks and military movements in the Gulf region, leading to the ignition of the naval front and an unprecedented disruption of oil tanker traffic.\n\nThe current US administration's positions fluctuate between hinting at Washington's sole ability to protect its interests and secure international passages, and pressuring allies to share the costs and consequences of the war. Trump's latest attack deepens the gap between Washington and its traditional allies, at a time when the world faces severe economic repercussions due to rising energy costs.\n\n"NATO without the United States is a paper tiger... cowards, and we will not forget.