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U.S. President Donald Trump accused some Western allies of ingratitude after Germany, Spain, and Italy rebuffed his demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz amidst continued Iranian attacks on oil facilities.

Western Allies Reject Hormuz Escort Request

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused some Western allies of 'ingratitude' after they rejected his demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as Iran continues to target oil facilities in the Gulf region. Allies including Germany, Spain, and Italy stated they had no immediate plans to send ships to help reopen the strategic waterway.

German Chancellor's Stance and Consultation Issues

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated, 'We lack the mandate from the United Nations, the European Union or NATO required under the Basic Law.' He also noted that Washington and Israel had not consulted Germany before launching the war. Trump expressed frustration with some long-standing allies, despite many countries having told him they were prepared to help.

Prolonged Iran Conflict and Global Economic Impact

The US-Israeli war on Iran is now in its third week with no end in sight. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed off, leading to rising energy prices and fears of inflation globally.

*Source: YouTube: Rappler (2026-03-17)*

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