Washington, United States – Web Desk: President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Italy and other NATO allies over their refusal to join US-led actions against Iran’s nuclear program, accusing them of abandoning Washington when it faced a critical test .
In remarks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump criticized European allies for failing to contribute to US efforts against Iran, despite decades of American investment in NATO’s collective defense .
“We spent trillions of dollars on NATO, but when trial came for us, Italy and its prime minister didn’t even think about participating in any action against Iran and its serious nuclear threat,” Trump said .
The President added: “We defended these countries for decades. When trial came, they were neither there for our defense nor for the rest of the world. That is not a good thing.”
Background
Trump’s criticism follows a series of disagreements between the US and its European allies over Iran policy, particularly regarding military responses to Iran’s nuclear program . The remarks also come as the US and Iran are engaged in negotiations facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar, aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days .
The comments reflect long-standing tensions between the Trump administration and European NATO members over burden-sharing and the appropriate approach to dealing with Iran’s nuclear ambitions .
