Trump learns allies won’t rush to aid after years of insults

President Trump complains that NATO allies aren’t 'enthusiastically' helping with the Iran-related crisis at the Strait of Hormuz, despite NATO’s mutual-defense pledge. Analysts say his long history of belittling allies has cooled their willingness to assist, and experts note that Article 5 covers defense, not offensive actions. European leaders from Germany to the UK and Denmark express caution about becoming drawn into the Iran war as Trump’s approach creates diplomatic friction and domestic energy costs rise.