Iran-US war latest: Trump hits out at Nato ‘cowards’ and claims opening Strait of Hormuz would be ‘so easy’
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, calling them "cowards" for not supporting efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route currently closed by Iran, which he says is driving up oil prices.
- Trump is reportedly considering military action to occupy or blockade Iran’s Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, to pressure Iran into reopening the strait, though no final decision has been made.
- Israeli foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk highlighted unprecedented coordination between the US and Israel under Trump and Netanyahu, emphasizing ongoing efforts to degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
- The US plans to deploy additional military assets to the Middle East, including three warships and 2,500 Marines, as part of escalating pressure on
