politics
April 2, 2026
Hegseth questions NATO's future as allies refuse to join Iran war
Hegseth warns NATO’s future is uncertain as European members reject US requests to join Iran war. Trump calls bloc “paper tiger,” threatens to reconsider US membership.
TL;DR
- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth questions NATO's future due to allies' refusal to support the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- President Trump is considering withdrawing the US from NATO if it does not join the conflict.
- Hegseth noted that allies hesitated or refused to assist when the US requested support for the war on Iran.
- Trump described NATO as a 'paper tiger' and a 'one-way street,' suggesting the US no longer needs its assistance.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Washington would 're-examine' its NATO membership if allies do not provide support.
- France and Spain are among NATO states that have opposed the war on Iran and refused participation or base access.
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