US President Donald Trump criticized NATO and key Asian allies during a press conference in Washington, stating that expected support was not provided during the Iran conflict. He said the United States had signaled willingness for cooperation, but NATO, Japan, South Korea, and Australia did not respond positively.
Trump stated that NATO member countries maintained distance instead of offering assistance during the conflict with Iran. According to him, although the United States indicated readiness for cooperation, it did not receive the anticipated support.
He further said that NATO countries are now expressing willingness to support after the United States has gained an advantage in the conflict. His remarks indicated concerns regarding the timing and role of allied support.
In addition to NATO, Trump also criticized key Asia-Pacific allies, stating that Japan, South Korea, and Australia did not provide concrete support during the Iran conflict. He noted that the United States deploys thousands of troops for the security of these countries, and said the lack of support during the crisis was disappointing.
Trump also indicated that differences with NATO did not emerge suddenly, but began during a dispute over Greenland. He said that when the United States proposed taking control of Greenland, allied countries opposed the move.
According to Trump, relations began to deteriorate after this issue, and the differences have now become visible during the Iran conflict. He stated that the Greenland episode had a lasting impact on his perception of NATO.
