Trump Slams NATO For ‘No Support’ In Iran Conflict, Questions Alliance Reliability

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticised NATO, accusing the alliance of failing to support Washington during the recent Iran conflict. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Trump called NATO a “paper tiger” and questioned whether allies would come to America’s aid in a larger crisis. He claimed the U.S. consistently protects Europe but does not receive the same backing in return. Trump also revealed that some NATO members offered help only after the conflict had largely ended, calling it a failed “test” of the alliance. The remarks add fresh strain to transatlantic ties amid escalating tensions in West Asia and global security concerns.