Trump Ramps Up Threats to NATO Allies Who Won’t Help Him on Iran
Donald Trump threatened to pull US troops from Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for his actions regarding Iran. Trump previously threatened to withdraw troops from Germany, criticizing NATO allies for not assisting the US.
Donald Trump said he is open to pulling US troops from Italy and Spain due to their lack of support for his actions on Iran. Trump made the comments in the Oval Office, following a similar threat to withdraw troops from Germany. He criticized NATO and European allies, stating they have not been helpful, particularly regarding the conflict with Iran and the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has sought international cooperation to restore freedom of navigation in the strait. Trump's comments stunned the Pentagon, which was not expecting a troop withdrawal. In 2020, Trump proposed pulling 12,000 troops out of Germany due to low defense spending, but the order was not implemented.
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