Korean media: "This is the first time I've seen him so angry" ... Trump is furious because Europe did not help in Hormuz

It has been reported that US President Donald Trump was very angry because his European allies were reluctant to meet the US request to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz.

On the 17th, a pro-Trump person and Republican Senator Lindsay Graham posted on social media X: "I just had a call with the President of the United States," and made the above remarks.

Graham said: "We discussed the passive attitude of our European allies towards providing military support to ensure the navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," and "given the severity of the situation, I can understand the President's anger." He also stated that the benefits of ensuring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for Europe are far greater than for the United States.

He said: "Allies believe that preventing Iran from having nuclear weapons is America's responsibility, which has nothing to do with them. Their arrogance is even embarrassing," and "the response of Europe to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons has been a complete failure."

Graham pointed out: "If we do not support the control of the Strait of Hormuz, it will have wide and far-reaching impacts on Europe and the United States," "I have always been positive about supporting alliances, but at this test moment, it makes people re-examine the value of the alliance. Not only me, many senators also hold the same view."

However, Graham did not mention South Korea, Japan, and other Asian allies who also faced similar demands from Trump.

After Iran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, which is the passage for 20% of global oil transportation, President Trump recently requested South Korea, Japan, Australia, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and other allies to send warships to escort merchant ships and proposed the concept of a "Hormuz Alliance" consisting of multiple countries. However, the proposal was rejected or met with a passive attitude by the allies, and he expressed his dissatisfaction with this.

On that day, Trump posted on Truth Social: "The US has achieved significant military achievements and no longer needs military support from NATO member states, nor does it expect it," "Japan, Australia, and South Korea are the same."

Source: Chosun Ilbo

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