Trump Threatens NATO Exit Over Allies’ Refusal to Support US-Israeli War on Iran

Trump told The Telegraph he is strongly considering pulling the US out of NATO, describing it as a paper tiger.

“Trump Threatens NATO Exit, Calls Alliance ‘Paper Tiger’; Starmer Says UK Won’t Join War Trump says US may quit NATO, calls it a “paper tiger”; Starmer insists UK won’t join Iran war, focusing instead on maritime security and easing energy costs”

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Starmer responded by saying the UK is fully committed to NATO and called it the single most effective military alliance.

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Starmer ruled out UK participation in the Iran war, saying this is not our war.

European nations retaliated by banning overflights and base use.

Starmer announced a five-point plan to shield households from rising energy costs.

Military planners would work on a postwar security plan for the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump had not consulted NATO allies before launching the war on Iran.

None of Washington's traditional partners had come forward to join the fight.

A law passed by Congress in 2023 requires two-thirds Senate approval to withdraw from NATO.

Senator Tillis said it is factually not true that Trump can pull out without Congress.

A 2020 legal opinion stated the president has exclusive authority over treaties.

Trump scheduled a primetime address to criticize NATO.