Trump Announces Iran Exit, Browbeats NATO; Backlash Mounts
Key Takeaways
- Trump says U.S. will exit Iran war quickly and could return for spot hits.
- Trump criticizes NATO for lack of support, signaling a push to rethink alliance commitments.
- Remarks came ahead of scheduled prime-time address as the war entered its fifth week.
Trump Signals Exit
Trump told Reuters the US would be out of Iran pretty quickly and could return for spot hits if needed.
He said he was absolutely considering withdrawing the US from NATO over its failure to support.
The IMF, World Bank and IEA warned the war was having substantial, global and highly asymmetric effects.
Caving Under Pressure
Trump reversed course on uranium stockpiles, saying I don’t care about that.
He said the US could leave even if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
Trump tweeted, Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion, an escalation in rhetoric despite signaling withdrawal.
NATO Threat Sparks Backlash
Trump’s threat to quit NATO jolted American allies and intensified domestic skepticism.
“(Reuters) – Iran’s new leader has just asked the United States for a ceasefire, U”
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved the strikes while 43% disapproved.
The Atlantic Council framed the campaign as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.
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