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Trump says he is strongly considering pulling out of NATO
Trump said allies refused to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a prediction market put withdrawal odds at 15 percent.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of NATO, calling the alliance a "paper tiger" and stating withdrawal is "beyond reconsideration" amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- European allies' refusal to deploy naval forces to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has fueled the rift, as the strait serves as a vital energy route for about 20% of the global oil supply.
- Trump singled out the United Kingdom for criticism, alleging the country "can't get jet fuel" and questioning the Royal Navy's readiness, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized Britain's commitment to maritime security.
- Sir Keir Starmer ruled out a wider war role for Britain, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Washington may "re-examine" its relationship with NATO once the conflict concludes.
- Advisers assess that a full-scale effort to reopen the shipping corridor could extend the war well beyond the anticipated timeframe, though Trump indicated troops could withdraw from the Middle East within two to three weeks.
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Since the beginning of the conflict with Iran, now better than a month ago, US President Donald Trump has criticised NATO repeatedly, and in two recent interviews he said he would consider withdrawing the country from this organization, reports CNN.
Trump mulls withdrawing from NATO after U.S. allies refused to join Iran war
Experts have long warned that remarks suggesting that the United States might not honor its NATO commitments could encourage Russia to test NATO members' readiness to enforce the alliance's Article 5, which states that an armed attack against one member state is an attack on all
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