Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Nato, accusing the alliance of doing “absolutely nothing” to assist the United States in its war with Iran. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said he did not need Nato’s support but would “never forget” its perceived lack of action. Nato secretary general Mark Rutte avoided direct criticism, attributing Trump’s frustration to delays in European responses to his requests.
During a White House cabinet meeting, Trump doubled down, describing the conflict as a “test for Nato” and repeating his “never forget” warning. He also claimed Tehran was “begging to make a deal” to end the war, asserting that the US had “absolutely obliterated” Iranian forces. Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed a 15-point “action list” had been presented to Iran via Pakistan, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denied engaging in negotiations, stating that his government had not and would not hold talks. However, Pakistan’s top diplomat Ishaq Dar said indirect discussions between the US and Iran were ongoing. Trump himself acknowledged uncertainty over whether a deal could be reached, saying, “I don’t know if we’ll be able to do that.”
Israel announced it had killed Commodore Alireza Tangsiri, a key Iranian Revolutionary Guard navy official overseeing the Strait of Hormuz closure. Israeli strikes targeted Iranian infrastructure, with explosions heard in Tehran and around Isfahan. The conflict has resulted in over 1,500 deaths in Iran, 20 in Israel, 13 US military fatalities, and nearly 1,100 in Lebanon, according to official figures.
