Trump slams NATO: The situation in Hormuz has calmed down, and they are "useless" at this critical moment.

According to Mars Finance, on April 17, Trump commented on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the current tensions have largely subsided and revealing that he had received a call from NATO asking if he needed assistance. Trump stated that he had clearly rejected NATO intervention, bluntly saying that they "shouldn't get involved unless they just want to fill their own ships with oil." He also harshly criticized NATO's performance during the crisis, calling it "useless in a critical moment, a paper tiger." This statement highlights the differences between the United States and its NATO allies on Middle East security issues and further reflects the uncertainty of coordination within the Western camp under the current geopolitical situation.