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Trump Attacks NATO Allies, Calls Them 'Delinquent'

Published March 20, 2026, 17:12
Trump Attacks NATO Allies, Calls Them 'Delinquent'

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on NATO allies, accusing them of lacking support for the US and Israel's war against Iran. He described NATO as a 'paper tiger' without US support and criticized the allies for their refusal to help secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, despite their complaints about high oil prices. Trump claims the war has been won militarily and that allied assistance would be easy and relatively painless. The criticism comes during a period of heightened tension in the region, following the US-Israeli attack on Iran. The US president appears dissatisfied with the lack of international support for US actions and expresses his frustration with the lack of solidarity from allies. Countries such as Germany, Britain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada have pledged to cooperate on securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but on the condition that hostilities cease. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified that participation depends on the end of the conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of upholding international law and de-escalation, noting that no country has expressed a willingness to enter the war. This stance suggests a disagreement between the US and its European allies regarding the escalation of tensions in the region.