Trump Calls NATO Allies 'Cowards' on Truth Social Over Iran War Support

President Trump escalated his public attacks on NATO in a Truth Social post, calling member states 'COWARDS' for refusing to join the US-Israel military effort against Iran. Al Jazeera reported Trump's post read 'COWARDS, and we will REMEMBER!' Trump questioned the value of US commitments to Europe when allies would not reciprocate in the Middle East. The post further strained already tense transatlantic relations following the Strait of Hormuz standoff.