Trump: US doesn't need NATO for Iran crisis, calls alliance 'paper tiger'

US President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the US requires nothing from NATO amid the Iran crisis, stating 'Without the USA, NATO is a paper tiger!' This comes after Trump criticized NATO's past reluctance to join the fight against Iran's nuclear program, claiming 'They didn’t want to join the fight to stop a Nuclear Powered Iran. Now that fight is Militarily won, with very little danger for them.' The statement follows reports that some NATO countries like the UK and France are discussing leading a Hormuz coalition to open key shipping lanes, with Estonia expressing openness to join US-led military efforts. Trump's remarks highlight ongoing tensions within the alliance as NATO focuses on eastern flank defense and supporting Ukraine.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/26/iran-war-us-needs-nothing-from-nato-trump-spits-fire/