The President of the United States, Donald Trump, warned on Tuesday that his country "does not need anyone's help" to face the conflict with Iran, and criticized NATO members who refused to get involved in the war. In this sense, he stated that "We no longer 'need', nor do we want, the assistance of NATO countries... NEVER HAS IT BEEN THIS WAY!" We have achieved such military success... In fact, speaking as the President of the United States of America, by far the most powerful country in the world, WE DON'T NEED ANYONE'S HELP!" "Numerous countries have told me they are on their way," Trump said on Monday, although he did not mention any. Washington has intensified pressure on NATO members and European partners to join the mission, but several European countries have rejected the proposal or expressed caution due to the possible military escalation, the lack of prior consultation, and different strategic priorities. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, at the meeting of Foreign Ministers this week in Brussels, there was almost unanimity in opposing the US proposal, and a reluctance was expressed to send ships and soldiers to a conflict they did not start. "So this was a great test, because we don't need them, even though they should have been there," Trump noted. "NATO membership "is certainly something we have to think about," he pointed out. "This war is not Europe's, but Europe's interests are directly at stake." On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a massive attack against Iran, which disrupted world navigation, raised oil prices, and shook the global economy," Trump emphasized. The head of state once again criticized NATO for not helping the United States: "it doesn't surprise me the way they act because I have always considered NATO, in which we have spent hundreds of billions of dollars every year to protect these same countries, a one-way street." Likewise, he specified: "I think NATO is making a very foolish mistake," Trump said. A day earlier, besides reprimanding allies for their reluctance to join the escort in the Strait of Hormuz proposed by the White House, Trump said he would "soon" announce "a couple" of countries that have offered their help. "And I have said it for a long time, you know, I wonder if NATO will ever be there for us." "Europe has no interest in an endless war," EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said in Brussels on Monday. "Nor does Japan, Australia, or South Korea," Trump posted on Truth Social.
