Event Brief
Trump calls NATO a 'paper tiger' over Iran war
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump criticized NATO as a 'paper tiger' and said members are 'cowards' for not joining the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump criticized NATO as a 'paper tiger' and said members are 'cowards' for not joining the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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