U.S. President Donald Trump directed sharp criticism at America’s allies, particularly NATO, over their stance regarding any potential military action against Iran.
Trump asserted that Washington no longer needs the support of its allies, saying:
"We no longer want or need any support from NATO countries, nor from Japan, Australia, or South Korea."
He noted that most NATO countries informed the United States that they did not wish to participate in any military operation against Iran, adding:
"Most of our NATO allies told us they did not want to get involved in our military operation against the terrorist regime in Iran."
In criticizing the alliance, Trump expressed his disappointment and stressed America’s independent decision-making, saying:
"NATO let me down, and I don’t need Congress’ approval to leave the alliance."
He also emphasized that the United States is capable of securing its strategic interests without external assistance, stating:
"We no longer need assistance to secure the Strait of Hormuz."
Assessing the military situation, Trump said that Iranian capabilities had been severely damaged, noting:
"The Iranian naval fleet and air force have been completely destroyed, and the Iranian air and naval capabilities have been fully eliminated."
At the same time, he reaffirmed the commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons:
"Iran cannot be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, and without our strikes, they would have obtained a nuclear weapon."
He also reiterated his criticism of allies, asserting that they failed to meet expectations, stating:
"We will not forget that NATO allies refused to help in Iran."
"NATO allies failed the test of assisting us in Iran."
He concluded with a comment on the resignation of a security official, saying:
"The resigned head of the Counterterrorism Center was weak, and it is good that he resigned."
