President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States no longer needs NATO’s help in its war against Iran, delivering a blunt message after most alliance members declined to join the military effort.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was not surprised by the lack of support from allied nations.
“The United States has been informed by most of our NATO ‘Allies’ that they don’t want to get involved with our Military Operation against the Terrorist Regime of Iran,” Trump wrote.
He noted that many of those same countries agree Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, but still chose not to participate.
Trump criticized NATO as a one-sided arrangement that heavily relies on American military power.
“I always considered NATO… to be a one way street — We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us,” he said.
The president’s comments come just days after he warned that NATO’s future could be “very bad” if member nations refused to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategic waterway handles roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply and has become a focal point in the conflict.
Despite earlier calls for international cooperation, Trump said the United States is now prepared to act alone.
“Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer need, or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID!” Trump wrote.
He expanded that stance beyond NATO, saying other allied nations are also not needed.
“Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea… WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE!” he added.
Trump pointed to recent U.S. military operations, saying Iran’s capabilities have already been significantly weakened.
He claimed the Iranian navy and air force have been largely neutralized following weeks of strikes under Operation Epic Fury.
While NATO has not formally joined the operation, European leaders have indicated they are discussing possible actions.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is evaluating options to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Iran, meanwhile, has continued to threaten closure of the strait, raising concerns about global energy supply disruptions.
The conflict has already had a noticeable impact on energy markets.
Brent crude oil has surged above $100 per barrel since the start of the operation.
Gas prices in the United States have also climbed sharply, rising from around $2.91 per gallon a month ago to approximately $3.79 nationwide.
Trump has acknowledged the increase in energy prices but argued the long-term objective justifies the short-term impact.
He has repeatedly said that dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities remains a top priority for his administration as the conflict continues.
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