Trump declares Iran a 'paper tiger' and its navy destroyed, but asks for the help of NATO countries and does not reveal names for fear of retaliation. An obvious contradiction in the war narrative, not consistent with strategic communication.”

Donald Trump says that the US does not need external support for the Strait of Hormuz naval escort, underlining global American military supremacy.

The German Foreign Minister confirms that NATO is a defensive alliance, not for offensive interventions, and rules out sending naval forces to the Gulf against Iran, rejecting calls for direct military involvement.