Trump Slams NATO as 'Paper Tiger' After Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Cooperation with Iran

US President Donald Trump has officially announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now open to everyone, while according to the President, the situation has evolved to a point where Iran is now working alongside the US military to remove mines previously laid in the Strait. Trump further claimed that Iran has agreed never to close the Strait of Hormuz again.

Trump’s Attack on NATO: Calling it a 'Paper Tiger'

Following the resolution of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump launched a scathing attack on NATO. He revealed that after the crisis had subsided, he received a call from NATO inquiring if any assistance was required.

Reactions from France and the United Kingdom

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the announcement of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Both leaders stressed that the reopening must be ensured on a permanent basis, while they've reportedly begun working on plans for an international mission aimed at restoring and maintaining maritime security in the region.

Iranian Foreign Ministry's Statement and Regional Context

Iran explicitly stated on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to all commercial vessels. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made this announcement shortly after President Donald Trump had declared a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel a day earlier.