Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of support in US-Israel war on Iran

In a social media post, former U.S. President Trump criticized NATO allies for their perceived lack of support in the ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which began on February 28th.

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Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of support in US-Israel war on Iran

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In a social media post, former U.S. President Trump criticized NATO allies for their perceived lack of support in the ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which began on February 28th. Trump stated that NATO is a "paper tiger" without the United States. He called on NATO countries to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by Iran, claiming this would alleviate high oil prices. Trump asserted that the military conflict is won with little danger to NATO countries, and labeled them "cowards" for not participating in opening the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that the U.S. will remember their inaction. The conflict has reportedly disrupted global markets, resulted in thousands of deaths, and displaced millions.

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Without the U.S.A., Nato IS A PAPER TIGER!

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Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of support in US-Israel war on Iran

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US-Israel strikes began on February 28.

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The conflict has roiled global markets, killed thousands and displaced millions

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The fight is Militarily WON, with very little danger for them

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“Without the U.S.A., Nato IS A PAPER TIGER!” Trump said in a social media post.Trump has ‌been calling for major US allies and others, none of which were consulted or advised on the war, to help secure the safety of shipping through the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has roiled global markets, killed thousands and displaced millions since ⁠US-Israel strikes began on February 28.The US president complained Nato countries did not ‌want to join the fight against Iran, yet still complain about high oil prices.“Now that fight is Militarily WON, ‌with very little danger for them, they complain about the ⁠high oil ⁠prices they are forced to pay, but don’t want to help open the Strait of ‌Hormuz, a simple military manoeuvre that is the single reason for the high oil prices. So ‌easy for ‌them to do, with so little risk,” he wrote.“COWARDS, and we ‌will REMEMBER!”

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