US EditionTrump calls NATO "cowards" over lack of support in Iran war
Trump called NATO members cowards for not aiding a low-risk military effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing its closure as the main cause of rising global oil prices.
- On March 20, 2026 US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, calling NATO a 'PAPER TIGER' and criticizing allies for not helping with the Strait of Hormuz, as his pleas remain unanswered.
- With allies saying they were not consulted, NATO member states ruled out action until a truce in the Middle East war, though six major powers offered limited support securing the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Wednesday, Trump floated coercive measures, including plans to 'finish off' Iran and hand control of the Strait of Hormuz to NATO, calling allies 'COWARDS' on Truth Social.
- With hostilities ongoing, several top European officials have ruled out helping secure the Strait of Hormuz, and Macron said 'We are staying the course'.
- The Iranian blockade has paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas, causing global oil prices to spike since February 28, 2026.
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BBC World Service - Newshour, Trump calls Nato allies 'cowards'
US President says Nato allies are "cowards" for refusing to help open the Strait of Hormuz, as the head of the International Energy Agency claims the closure of the waterway poses the "greatest global energy security challenge in history”. Also in the programme: Iranian-American artist Shirin Neshat on celebrating the ancient Persian festival of Nowruz; and the action movie star, and martial arts expert Chuck Norris has died aged 86. (Photo: US …
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