Republican pressures partners to act in the Strait of Hormuz, while Europeans defend de-escalation of attacks
O president of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican Party), criticizing NATO allies (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) this Friday (20.mar.2026). The Republican complained about the bloc’s lack of support for conducted by the US and Israel against Iran and classified the partners as “cowards”.
In publication on social media Trump also stated that “Without the USA, NATO IS A PAPER TIGER!”, and reinforced criticism of the allies’ attitudes towards the conflict and the rise in oil prices.
“Now that the fight has been WON militarily, with very little danger to them, they complain about the high oil prices they are forced to pay, but they do not want to help open the a simple military maneuver that is the only reason for high oil prices. So easy for them to do it, with so little risk“, he wrote.
pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Since the beginning of joint attacks with Israel against Iran on February 28, Washington has been pressuring allies and other countries to contribute to the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by the Iranian regime. The war has already left thousands of deaths and caused severe instability in global markets.
Despite the pressure, European leaders signal caution. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada stated, in announced on Thursday (19th March), which intend to cooperate to guarantee safe passage in the region, but make any action conditional on the end of hostilities. With the exception of Japan, all other countries that sign the note are part of NATO. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the measure depends on the cessation of fighting.
After the European Union summit in Brussels, on Thursday (19 March), the president of France, Emmanuel Macron (Renaissance, center), reducing tensions. According to him, respecting international law and seeking de-escalation is “the best we can do”. Macron added: “I haven’t heard anyone here express a desire to enter into this conflict — quite the opposite.”.
