Trump’s Iran War Exposes Strains in US Alliance Network
As Washington’s Iran confrontation drags on, Trump grows angrier at allies that stayed out of the conflict, trims South Korea–led exercises, probes NATO loyalty, and even threatens partners like Germany, Spain, and Oman, arguing the US cannot shield those who won’t cooperate. The push highlights the limits of American hard power and the fraying of decades‑long alliance networks as Iran diplomacy stalls and U.S. forces adjust in Asia.