Trump Considers NATO Exit As Iran War Drags On, Public Opinion Shifts

Trump acknowledged shifting American public opinion, telling Bloomberg that Americans want us to come back.

Indirect talks with Iran proceeded alongside ongoing military operations.

Asharq News

Most Americans opposed the strikes, yet the dominant media narrative centered on Trump's martial rhetoric.

The Iranian Red Crescent reported over 200 dead in the opening strikes.

Trump's frustration with NATO allies escalated into public threats to withdraw from the alliance.

He told The Telegraph that NATO is a paper tiger.

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Secretary of State Rubio said the U.S. funds a large portion of the alliance's budget without reciprocal action by members.

Any U.S. withdrawal would require congressional approval.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatened 20% of global oil shipments.

Iraqi SOMO signed a contract to export Basra crude via Syria to the Mediterranean.

Oil prices surged 13%, threatening to push the global economy into a recession.

The American public was feeling the impact with gasoline prices spiking.

Reports cited officials warning that Iran was not intent on substantive negotiations.

Iran shows no signs of surrender.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi said Tehran rejects deadlines and is prepared to continue fighting for at least six months.

Trump boasted that the hard part was done.