Former comments from President Donald Trump reignited debate over U.S. military commitments in Europe after he signalled he would consider withdrawing American troops from Italy and Spain, questioning their support during the conflict in Iran. “I probably will look, why shouldn’t I?” he said when asked about the possibility, adding that Italy had offered “no help” and Spain had been “horrible” in their responses. According to Trump, both countries declined to get involved, a stance he sharply criticised.
The remarks followed comments from German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who told university students earlier in the week that he believed the United States lacked a clear strategy in Iran. Merz said he could not identify “what strategic exit” Washington might pursue and argued that Iranian negotiators were proving highly effective at stalling diplomatic progress. He added that the situation was leaving the “entire nation” feeling “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership.
Trump responded on his platform, Truth Social, accusing Merz of suggesting it was “OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon” and claiming the German politician “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” His comments underscored the widening rift between Washington and some European leaders as the conflict continues to reshape alliances and expectations.
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