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Trump criticizes NATO members for lack of support in Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump said some European members did not provide enough support to the U.S. in its war against Iran and stated he may refuse aid to NATO members in the future.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized some European members of NATO for not providing enough support to the U.S. in its war against Iran.
Trump said Washington has spent large sums of money over the years to contribute to Europe's defense, but key allies did not stand by the U.S. when it sought support.
Trump said, "We spent so much money, and then when we want help on small matters, they say, 'No, we prefer not to help.'"
The president also mentioned that he may refuse aid requests from NATO members in the future.
Trump specifically criticized the UK, Germany and Italy, saying, "We called them, but they were not on our side." The U.S. president did not specify what kind of support Washington requested from these countries.
U.S. officials have repeatedly criticized NATO allies for 'insufficient support' in the war against Iran in the past.
NATO Secretary General's visit to Washington
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit Washington this week and hold a meeting with Trump at the White House.
Rutte stated that viewing U.S. plans to reduce the number of troops and resources in NATO as abandoning allies is incorrect.
The NATO Secretary General explained that the U.S. is reshaping its commitments, shifting its focus from current troop positions to each country's specific roles and tasks when NATO's defense plans become active.
Trump will attend the NATO summit to be held in Ankara next month, following tensions in relations with NATO.
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