Trump was surprised by Australia's refusal to participate in the conflict with Iran

US President Donald Trump said he was very surprised by the refusal of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to send troops to the Middle East to help in the conflict with Iran. The American leader stated this on March 21 in an interview with Sky News Australia.

"I was a little surprised that they said no, and we always tell them yes," he stressed, pointing out "Газета.Ru ".

On March 20, Trump also criticized NATO, calling the North Atlantic Alliance a paper tiger due to the refusal of European allies to support a possible military operation in the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed dissatisfaction with the EU countries that refused to send their warships to the region to ensure the safety of navigation.

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Also on March 15, the American leader appealed to countries dependent on oil supplied through the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran, to ensure the safety of this transport route. He then threatened NATO with a "bad future" if it refused to help unblock the water area.

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