Trump calls NATO 'cowards' for refusing to help open Hormuz; says war on Iran militarily won

US President Donald Trump on Day 21 posted on social media directly attacking NATO allies for their refusal to contribute militarily to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, calling them 'cowards.' The full post, as reported by the Guardian: 'Without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPER TIGER! They didn't want to join the fight to stop a Nuclear Powered Iran. Now that fight is Militarily WON, with very little danger for them, they complain about the high oil prices.' A White House official sought to clarify the troop posture: 'As President Trump said, he has no plans to send troops anywhere – but he wisely does not broadcast his military strategy to the media, and he retains all options as commander-in-chief.' The statement is significant on two counts: (1) Trump publicly declared the war against Iran 'Militarily WON' — suggesting US/Israeli strategic objectives have been met on the military dimension, though Hormuz remains blocked; (2) the direct attack on NATO allies over Hormuz reflects frustration that European and Atlantic partners have benefited from Israel/US military action against Iran's nuclear program but are not participating in defending freedom of navigation. The UK has authorized US use of British bases for Hormuz-related strikes (Day 21). France sent FM Barrot to Beirut and Jerusalem. Other NATO allies have evacuated military personnel from Iraq but have not committed forces to Hormuz operations.