'Bold, Loyal, Smart': Trump Rains Praise On 'Great Ally' Israel Amid Lebanon Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has strongly backed Israel, calling it a “great ally” of the United States during a period of escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump described Israel as “courageous, bold, loyal, and smart,” underlining what he portrayed as the country’s steadfastness in times of conflict.

He further asserted that Israel, “unlike others that have shown their true colors in a moment of conflict and stress,” possesses a strong combat capability and “knows how to WIN.

” Message Targets Allies Amid Iran Tensions While Trump did not name specific countries, his remarks appeared to draw a contrast between Israel and other US partners.

The statement comes amid rising friction involving the US, Israel, and Iran, particularly over ceasefire dynamics and maritime security.

The regional situation has grown more volatile following Iran’s latest move through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which announced the closure of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Shuts Hormuz, Warns Global Shipping According to Iranian state media outlet Press TV, the IRGC Navy said the Strait would remain closed until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, which Tehran claims violates ceasefire conditions.

"Due to the violation of the ceasefire conditions, and as the American adversary has not lifted the naval blockade on Iranian vessels and ports, the Strait of Hormuz has been closed as of this evening until this blockade is removed," the Corps stated.