Trump Considers NATO Withdrawal as Member States Withhold Support for Iran War

Despite President Trump’s threats to withdraw from NATO, there are significant legal barriers he must go through, making such a move unlikely in the near future. Still, his remarks have heightened tensions with NATO allies who are cautious about supporting US military operations in Iran. As the United States expands its presence in the Middle East, the cohesion among NATO member states may be compromised, with international lawmakers monitoring whether or not Trump’s rhetoric will manifest itself in the form of policy.

NationalKhadija MohammedMay 6, 2026Iran War, Donald Trump, Trump, NATO, Trump NATOComment

The Strait That Shook the World

84% of the crude oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for markets in China, India, and South Korea, among other Asian countries. China also buys more than 90% of Iran's oil exports, and around 53% of India's imported oil in early 2025 came from Middle Eastern suppliers. Meanwhile, Europe faces a second large disruption in the energy market over the last decade, after previous complications stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Editor's Picks, GlobalHolden RayApril 2, 2026Gas, Gas Prices, Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Iran War, Iran USA, Trump IranComment