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Trump names Australia in outburst over lack of ally support in Iran
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at America's allies for their lack of partipation in the Middle East conflict. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)
Donald Trump has issued a blistering statement lashing NATO and other allies, including Australia, for refusing to participate in the United States and Israel's war on Iran.
The outburst has come days after the American president used social media to call on allies to help reclaim the Strait of Hormuz, though the Australian government says no formal request has been made.
Iran's effective blockade of the strait has clogged up global oil supply and forced Australia and other nations to release fuel from their emergency stockpiles.
Trump lashes out at Nato allies saying US 'no longer needs' help with Iran war
Donald Trump criticises Nato and other US allies, saying he has been told they "don't want to get involved" in the Iran war
In a post on Truth Social, he says: "We no longer 'need,' or desire, the Nato countries' assistance – WE NEVER DID!"
The US president's comments come after a growing list of nations, including many European powers, turned down his request to help protect the Strait of Hormuz – our diplomatic correspondent analyses the situation
Earlier, a top US counterterrorism official resigned over the ongoing conflict, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation"
Meanwhile, Iran has acknowledged the deaths of security chief Ali Larijani and Basij militia head Gholamreza Soleimani
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‘We don’t need anyone’s help’: Trump lashes out at NATO allies, Australia over Iran war
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Washington: Donald Trump has reversed course and claimed he never needed or wanted other countries’ help in Iran, while lashing out at US allies – including Australia – after previously demanding their assistance.
He went as far as saying that the US should rethink its involvement in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, or NATO, while adding that he had no immediate changes in mind.
The US president’s latest broadside came as his top counter-terrorism official resigned, saying he could no longer “in good conscience” support the ongoing war in Iran, and accusing Israeli officials and lobbyists of sowing pro-war sentiment in the administration.
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