U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp response after most NATO member states رفض his request to support a potential military operation aimed at securing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said he was not surprised by the reluctance of allied countries to participate in military actions against Iran. He criticized NATO members for what he described as a lack of reciprocity, arguing that while the United States spends vast resources on defending its allies, those same countries are unwilling to act when Washington seeks support.
“Most of our NATO ‘allies’ have informed the United States that they do not want to be involved in our military operation against the Iranian regime,” Trump said, adding that despite broad agreement that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, allies are unwilling to engage directly.
Trump reiterated his long-standing criticism of NATO, describing it as a “one-way street” in which the U.S. provides security guarantees without equivalent contributions in return. He emphasized that Washington has already significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, claiming that its naval forces, air defenses, and leadership structures have been severely damaged.
The U.S. president went further, stating that the country does not need assistance from NATO allies—or from partners such as Japan, Australia, or South Korea—highlighting what he portrayed as America’s unmatched military strength.
Meanwhile, key alliance members have justified their refusal by stressing that NATO should not be drawn into a broader conflict in the Middle East, reflecting deep concerns about escalation and regional instability.
The disagreement underscores growing tensions within the alliance over burden-sharing and strategic priorities, particularly at a time of overlapping global crises and shifting security challenges.
