NATO frictions flare as Trump laments allies’ refusal to join Iran war

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NATO frictions flare as Trump laments allies’ refusal to join Iran war
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After a private Washington meeting, NATO says Trump was clearly disappointed that US allies refused to join the Iran war, even as a two-week ceasefire opened the Hormuz Strait. Trump has criticized NATO as a 'paper tiger' and floated leaving, but a 2023 law requires congressional approval to withdraw. Some allies limited cooperation during the conflict, while others backed post-ceasefire security plans as lawmakers defend the alliance.

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