Arabic version: ترامب يهدد بالانسحاب من الناتو بسبب موقفه من الحرب في إيران

US President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding NATO have captured significant media attention, with reports indicating he is considering withdrawing the United States from the alliance. According to BBC News, the Daily Mail features the headline “Trump goes to war on NATO,” highlighting the president’s frustration with NATO’s lack of support for the US position in the Iran conflict.

In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Trump referred to NATO as a “paper tiger,” and expressed a belief that the King would have “stood by him” over the war in Iran, contrasting it with the position of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Guardian reports that a former US ambassador has warned that Trump’s threats could lead to the worst crisis in NATO’s 77-year history.

The Times notes that Trump has vowed to continue military action against Iran until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, while Iran’s foreign ministry has pledged to maintain control over the crucial shipping route. The Independent echoes Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, stating he would “bomb Iran back into the Stone Age.”

Reactions from European diplomats suggest that Trump’s comments could embolden Russia to exploit the current tensions within NATO. The i Paper quotes a NATO diplomat expressing concern that the situation plays into President Putin’s hands. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has indicated a shift towards stronger ties with the EU, resisting pressure from Trump to engage more deeply in the Middle East conflict.