Trump Assails NATO Over Iran War
Analysis based on 20 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Mar 21, 2026
The ongoing US-Israel war against Iran and the resulting instability in the Strait of Hormuz have significantly roiled global markets, particularly impacting oil prices due to the chokepoint on oil exports. The lack of support from NATO and other allies for the United States' efforts further exacerbates geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to prolonged market uncertainty and increased risk premiums in energy and shipping sectors.
President Donald Trump has assailed NATO and other allies for their lack of support in the US-Israel war against Iran, which began on February 28. Trump called allies 'cowards' for not helping secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil exports, despite the conflict causing high oil prices and global market disruptions. While Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada pledged efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, they conditioned their involvement on the end of combat. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized de-escalation and a refusal to be drawn into the conflict. The European Union also rejected Donald Trump's demands to send warships. Donald Trump has threatened to reconsider the United States' relationship with NATO, calling it a 'paper tiger' without US involvement. The United States is also seeking international support to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations to further isolate Iran.
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