Trump Threatens US Exit from NATO, Here's Why
US President Donald Trump told the British media outlet, The Telegraph, that he is seriously considering the possibility of America withdrawing from participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) after the alliance refused to support him against Iran.
“Oh, yes, I would say that (it) is something we have considered far again,” said Trump when asked if he would reconsider America’s membership in the alliance following that conflict.
Trump added that his side has always regarded NATO as a “paper tiger”, an organisation that appears strong but is actually weak, and Russia’s leadership is aware of this.
At the end of last February, the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran, including Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated by launching attacks on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East. (Ant/P-3)
Poland’s Defence Minister firmly rejected sending Patriot batteries to the Middle East. Warsaw prioritises domestic airspace security and NATO’s eastern flank from Russian threats.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioned NATO’s strategic value to the US if logistical support, such as base access, is obstructed when needed.
Turkey signalled intervention in northern Iraq if the PKK and PJAK become involved in the Iran war. Erdogan affirmed this stance to Trump amid escalating regional conflicts.
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford docked in Croatia for emergency repairs following a fire incident in the Red Sea that injured crew members and damaged internal facilities.
President Donald Trump threatened to reduce US funding for NATO after European countries refused to help with military operations in Iran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi emphasised that Tehran is prepared for war for six months and denied any negotiations with the US amid the regional conflict.
Israeli military forces are reportedly not involved in the US plan for a ground invasion of Iran.
The US Department of Defense reportedly expressed concerns after the United States used more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in the conflict against Iran.