Bangladesh, April 9 -- US President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of NATO allies, issuing a sharp ultimatum demanding that member states commit within days to securing maritime traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing confrontation with Iran and reflects growing fractures within the Western alliance over military priorities and burden-sharing.

According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Trump conveyed his frustration during discussions involving NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, pressing for immediate commitments from European members to address disruptions in one of the worlds most critical shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz, through whic...