US President Donald Trump accused European NATO allies of refusing to help Washington open the Strait of Hormuz, citing Ukraine as an example.
“Elchi” reports that, in this regard, he again raised the possibility of America withdrawing from the alliance, calling it a “paper tiger.”
“Ukraine was not our problem. We have been by their side and always will be. They have not been there for us,” – Trump stated.
He pointed to the partners’ unwillingness to support the US after Tehran virtually closed the strait through which 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes.
The American leader emphasized that despite Washington providing military support for a long time to European security, including aid to Ukraine, allies did not meet expectations in the situation with Iran. He called the US withdrawal from the defense treaty an unchecked decision.
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