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Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, saying most NATO countries had informed the US that they did not want to get involved.
US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order in the Oval Office. (AFP photo)
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that the United States no longer requires assistance from NATO or other allies, following their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying most NATO countries had informed the US that they did not want to get involved in America’s “military operations” against Iran.
“I am not surprised by their action,” he wrote, calling NATO a “one-way street” where the US provides protection but receives little in return.
“I always considered NATO, where we spend Hundreds of Billions of Dollars per year protecting these same Countries, to be a one way street — We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us, in particular, in a time of need.” the American leader noted.
Trump further stressed that the success of US forces in the region, claiming that Iran’s navy, air force, anti-aircraft systems and radar had been largely destroyed, and that many of its leaders were eliminated.
“Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer “need,” or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID!” Trump added, extending the remark to allies such as Japan, Australia and South Korea.
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March 17, 2026, 9:21 PM IST
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