Trump Threatens NATO Withdrawal Over Allies' Refusal to Join Iran War

President Trump stated he is 'absolutely' considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after allied nations declined to join the U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran, which began in March 2026. Trump criticized NATO allies for their lack of support in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. He described NATO as a 'paper tiger' and expressed frustration at America's closest allies for not participating in the war. The threat comes amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, though a 2023 law spearheaded by current Secretary of State Marco Rubio bars the president from withdrawing from NATO without congressional approval. Trump's statements were made to multiple news outlets including Reuters and The Telegraph as he simultaneously signaled potential interest in a ceasefire with Iran. NATO officials and European leaders expressed alarm at the threat, with one unnamed European diplomat calling it 'the most dangerous moment in transatlant...

"I am absolutely considering withdrawing from the security alliance. NATO has been a paper tiger, and our closest allies won't even help us reopen the Strait of Hormuz." — Statement to Reuters and The Telegraph regarding NATO allies' refusal to join U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran