"Trump expressed his frustration with NATO allies, stating, 'I always knew they were a paper tiger,' indicating his serious consideration of a NATO exit due to their lack of support."
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need to re-evaluate the transatlantic alliance, stating, 'If the transatlantic alliance was just about defending Europe but not the other way around, that's not a very good arrangement.'"
President Trump is contemplating withdrawing from NATO as tensions rise over the US-Israel war on Iran. Allies are increasingly reluctant to support US requests for military involvement, leading to a widening rift. Spain has closed its airspace to US military planes and denied the use of bases, while Italy has also refused access to bombers. Trump's frustration is evident, as he threatens trade repercussions against Spain and expresses disdain for NATO's effectiveness in this conflict.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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