President Trump threatens to pull US out of NATO due to lack of support in Iran war | BBC News

President Trump has expressed strong consideration for withdrawing the US from NATO, citing frustration with allies' unwillingness to participate in offensive operations during the ongoing war with Iran. Trump describes NATO as a 'paper tiger' and questions whether the alliance still serves American interests or has become a one-way arrangement favoring Europe. The conflict with Iran continues with drone attacks on American bases in the Middle East, though Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire and predicts the war could end in 2-3 weeks. NATO allies, including Britain, have resisted American demands for more involvement, with the British Prime Minister stating this is 'not our war.' This contrasts sharply with the post-9/11 Afghanistan campaign where NATO's collective defense clause was invoked. Constitutional experts note that while presidents can make treaties, the ability to withdraw from them is unclear, and Trump's own Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously sponsored legislation requiring congressional approval for NATO withdrawal. The situation represents a potential crisis for the alliance, with Trump's long-standing criticism of NATO members for not meeting defense spending obligations now extending to their reluctance to support American military operations outside the alliance's defensive mandate.