Aaron RuparMar 15
“'It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the Strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,'” Trump said, arguing that Europe and China are heavily dependent on oil from the Gulf, unlike the US. 'If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO.'"

Trump implied he wanted European commando teams or other military help to eliminate Iranians making 'a nuisance' in the Gulf with drones and naval mines."

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Donald Trump warns Nato faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran

US president tells the FT in an interview that China summit could be delayed

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@aaron.rupar It’s funny how obvious it is that the administration never for a minute considered this outcome. Of course they claimed they did. So either they didn’t consider it, or they are so stupid, they considered it but never thought to ask for support from other countries until now.
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