Trump criticizes NATO: The Hormuz situation has calmed down, and it's "useless" at critical moments

Mars Finance News, on April 17th, Trump commented on the Strait of Hormuz situation, stating that the current tense situation has largely subsided, and revealed that he had received a call from NATO inquiring whether assistance was needed. Trump said he had explicitly refused NATO’s involvement and bluntly told them “not to interfere, unless they just want to take the opportunity to fill their ships with oil.” He also harshly criticized NATO’s performance during the crisis, calling it “useless at critical moments, basically a paper tiger.” This statement highlights the disagreements between the United States and NATO allies on Middle Eastern security issues and further reflects the uncertainty within the Western camp regarding coordination amid the current geopolitical tensions.