Donald Trump calls Nato allies "cowards", saying it would be "easy" for them to help open the Strait of Hormuz. A timeline of Trump's criticisms of Nato over the Strait of Hormuz28 February: The US and Israel launch widespread strikes on Iran. Trump later says "some countries" have "greatly disappointed" him, and singles out the UK - once "the Rolls-Royce of allies". 17 March: Trump accuses Nato members of making a "foolish mistake" over the strait. 20 March: Trump calls Nato allies "COWARDS", saying it would be "easy" for them to help open the strait, adding "we will REMEMBER!"

Source: The Star March 21, 2026 04:53 UTC