Trump once again criticizes allies for not actively supporting the fight, specifically naming Germany and Australia.

[Xinhua News Agency’s Micro News Report] On the 26th, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Western allies for “watching coldly” as the United States and Israel carried out military action against Iran, and he directly called out Germany and Australia.

That day, in a post on social media, he again voiced displeasure with NATO, writing in all capital English letters that the United States “has nothing to gain from NATO,” but that it “will never forget” this important turning point.

Also, according to Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), on the same day during a cabinet meeting, Trump said that the “head of state of Germany” had stated that the fighting in Iran “is not our war,” which are “improper” remarks.

According to Trump’s account, in response to Germany’s position, his reply was: “Alright, then Ukraine is also not our war.”

When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke in the German Bundestag on the 18th, he said that the U.S. had neither sought Germany’s input on this operation beforehand nor viewed European assistance as necessary; otherwise, Germany would have tried to dissuade it from carrying out this operation. Scholz said Germany would not participate in the armed escort of the Strait of Hormuz. The escort operation lacks both relevant plans and authorization from the United Nations, the European Union, or NATO, and Europe hopes this war will end as soon as possible.

At the cabinet meeting, Trump also named another ally, Australia: “Australia is not good, and I’m a little surprised by Australia’s (reaction to the fighting).”

When Australia’s Minister for Defence Richard Marles accepted an interview with Australian media, he said the United States had made Australia only “one request,” namely, “to provide support to Gulf countries.” “In fact, we are doing that, because it aligns with our national interests.” He said Australia has dispatched a long-range reconnaissance aircraft to assist the United Arab Emirates in carrying out defense.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters that before the United States launched this military operation, it had not consulted with the Australian side. “I respect that; it’s America’s business.” But “this war will have a major impact on the global economy,” and Australia hopes the situation will cool down. (End) (Hui Xiaoshuang)