#TRUMP THREATENS #NATO AND PRESSURES #CHINA: HELP OPEN HORMUZ OR FACE CONSEQUENCES Trump to FT: "If there's no response or if it's a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO." He wants #Euro minesweepers and commandos ...
...to help clear Hormuz. He's also pressing China to act before the late March summit with Xi and said the trip may be delayed if Beijing doesn't cooperate "China gets 90%of its oil from the Straits. I think China should help too." The war was never just about nukes or regime change. Now Trump is trying to spread the cost. NATO gets an ultimatum. China gets a deadline. And if neither steps up, he's stuck choosing between endless patrols or more escalation. Source: Financial Times #EU soldiers...
... to be cannon fodder… “Ok British and German shock troopers you will be waves 1-4 with #Poland, US will secure your six and mop up once the Iranian guns get worn out.
...to help clear Hormuz. He's also pressing China to act before the late March summit with Xi and said the trip may be delayed if Beijing doesn't cooperate "China gets 90%of its oil from the Straits. I think China should help too." The war was never just about nukes or regime change. Now Trump is trying to spread the cost. NATO gets an ultimatum. China gets a deadline. And if neither steps up, he's stuck choosing between endless patrols or more escalation. Source: Financial Times #EU soldiers...