Trump Calls NATO ‘Cowards’ for Not Helping Join Fight With Iran
Bloomberg • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump criticized NATO as “COWARDS” for not assisting the US in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway blocked amid the Iran war.
- Trump has expressed frustration with US allies and major trading partners for not contributing warships to protect tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
- The blockade of this strategic chokepoint, which handles about 20% of global oil supply, has caused significant volatility in energy markets and driven up oil and gas prices.
