Trump Threatens NATO Exit, Demands Allies Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump threatened to withdraw the United States from NATO after European allies refused to support the war on Iran.

“BREAKING Trump says US to 'finish Iran job' soon as strategic objectives near completionIran denies seeking ceasefire, keeps up attacks on Israel, US assetsKuwait puts out fire at airport; Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia down missiles Click to pause breaking news tickerpause-square-backgroundClose Breaking News Tickerclose Toggle Play Trump attacks NATO allies as pressure mounts over Strait of Hormuz Read more US President Donald Trump has released a series of posts attacking NATO countries including France, Spain and the UK over their role in securing the Strait of Hormuz”

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He called the alliance a paper tiger and demanded automatic allied support, which NATO does not operate under.

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POLITICO reported private meetings revealing a consensus that NATO is already falling apart.

BBC explained the 1949 treaty's collective defense only applied to Europe and North America.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a 20% jump in Brent crude prices.

NATO declared it is seeking the best way to reopen the strait.

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Trump tweeted that the United States does not need the Strait of Hormuz.

His administration suspended the Jones Act to ease short-term disruptions.

Trump claimed the U.S. was moving faster than planned and Iranian capabilities had been largely neutralized.

“Trump: We will not give up pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz”

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He insisted the U.S. would not withdraw military forces at this point.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes.

The strikes had killed at least 201 Iranians including 153 children at a bombed girls school.