Trump Condemns NATO Allies for Failing to Support US in Iran War
On June 25, 2026, President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, where he criticized European allies for not supporting the US military campaign against Iran. Trump accused allies like the UK, Spain, Italy, France, and Germany of not contributing financially or militarily, while Rutte noted that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from European bases during the conflict. The meeting highlighted deepening tensions within NATO over the war effort.
Where Sources Diverge
NPR and France24 both report Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and his criticism of European allies, but France24 provides additional context about the number of US aircraft operating from European bases during the conflict.
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday, where he shared his frustrations with the lack of support he's received from European leaders on the Iran war.
Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had 'demolished' Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases in Europe during the conflict.
TASS reports Trump's criticism of European allies for not supporting the Iran war, but does not mention the number of US aircraft operating from European bases.
The US president also criticized Spanish authorities as they 'don't want to pay anything'
European allies let US down during Iran conflict, Trump says
Sources
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday, where he shared his frustrations with the lack of support he's received from allies on the Iran war.
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday, where he shared his frustrations with the lack of support he's received from European leaders on the Iran war.
The US president also criticized Spanish authorities as they "don't want to pay anything"
Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases in Europe during the conflict.
The US president added that a proposal of assistance would have been welcome