‘No Longer Need Or Desire Help’: Trump To NATO And Allies After Hormuz Reopening Appeal
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Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 21:26 IST
Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, saying most NATO countries had informed the US that they did not want to get involved.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that the United States no longer requires assistance from NATO or other allies, following their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying most NATO countries had informed the US that they did not want to get involved in America’s “military operations" against Iran.
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“I am not surprised by their action," he wrote, calling NATO a “one-way street" where the US provides protection but receives little in return.
“I always considered NATO, where we spend Hundreds of Billions of Dollars per year protecting these same Countries, to be a one way street — We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us, in particular, in a time of need." the American leader noted.
Trump further stressed that the success of US forces in the region, claiming that Iran’s navy, air force, anti-aircraft systems and radar had been largely destroyed, and that many of its leaders were eliminated.
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“Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer “need," or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID!" Trump added, extending the remark to allies such as Japan, Australia and South Korea.
The comments came after Trump’s earlier demand that NATO and other Western allies assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked by Iran in response to the US and Israeli joint airstrikes launched on February 28.
Several countries, including Japan, Australia, Poland, Spain, Greece and Sweden, had already indicated they would not take part in military action to reopen the vital shipping route.
On Monday, Trump had warned that their refusal could have serious consequences for the future of the NATO alliance.
The crisis has driven global oil prices up by 40 to 50 percent, with Iran targeting shipping in the Gulf and launching waves of missile and drone strikes in retaliation for the US and Israeli campaign.
The war, now in its third week, has killed hundreds and escalated across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, where Israel is engaged with Hezbollah, and ongoing strikes against Iran and Gulf nations.
(With inputs from agencies)
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