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        "id": 1665644,
        "msgid": "us-considers-withdrawing-troops-from-nato-countries-over-iran-1775703055",
        "date": "2026-04-09 08:55:53",
        "title": "US Considers Withdrawing Troops from NATO Countries over Iran",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The United States is contemplating withdrawing its troops from certain NATO member states perceived as unsupportive of Washington and Israel's military operations against Iran, potentially relocating them to more cooperative allies. This move, supported by senior officials in President Donald Trump's administration, is viewed as a punitive measure against the alliance's reluctance to assist. Trump has previously criticised NATO for its lack of support, describing it as a major mistake and an unbalanced relationship, while asserting that US military operations against Iran serve as a test of the alliance's loyalty.",
        "content": "<p>Washington - The United States is considering withdrawing troops from\nseveral NATO member countries deemed unsupportive of Washington and\nIsrael\u2019s military operations against Iran. A report in The Wall Street\nJournal on Wednesday, citing officials from President Donald Trump\u2019s\nadministration, stated that the plan includes relocating troops to other\nNATO members that support the military operations against Iran.\nPreviously, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Trump is\nlikely to discuss the issue of withdrawing US troops from NATO during\nhis meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The plan has been\ncirculating in recent weeks and has garnered support from several senior\nadministration officials. Additionally, the step is described as one of\nseveral options being considered as a form of \u201cpunishment\u201d for the\nalliance\u2019s refusal to aid US and Israeli military operations. In March,\nTrump criticised NATO for not supporting his military campaign against\nIran, calling it a \u201cmajor mistake\u201d and deeming the alliance an\nunbalanced relationship. He also stated that military operations against\nIran represent a test of NATO\u2019s support for the US, and reaffirmed\nWashington\u2019s disappointment with the alliance\u2019s stance. Trump added that\nassistance from NATO is no longer needed by the United States.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-considers-withdrawing-troops-from-nato-countries-over-iran-1775703055",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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