Other than Iran was on the brink of obtaining nuclear weapons and Israel and the US had no choice but to intervene. “This is a true investment in your children and your grandchildren’s future,” Trump said on Wednesday. In Europe, Nato allies were bracing themselves for further “Nato-bashing” — a now commonly used term in Brussels to bat away Trump’s latest attacks on America’s most loyal countries. Outlook for US relations with Nato allies is grimIn the last few days, the long-term outlook for Nato and US relations with allies is grim. The abject humiliation of Trump’s Nato allies who have bent over backwards since the start of his second term is the norm now.

Source: Irish Examiner April 04, 2026 12:00 UTC