U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at European allies for their lack of support in his war against Iran, accusing France and the UK of being unhelpful as transatlantic relations continue to sour from the spiraling conflict.
Key Takeaways
Donald Trump has criticized European allies for not supporting his war against Iran, accusing France and the UK of being unhelpful. Several NATO members have restricted U.S. military operations in response to the conflict.
- Trump accused France of blocking Israeli planes carrying U.S. weapons from using its airspace
- Italy denied permission for U.S. bombers to land at Sigonella Air Base in Sicily
- Spain closed its airspace and bases to U.S. planes involved in strikes on Iran
- The UK has allowed the use of its bases but faced criticism from Trump
- France confirmed it had not changed its position since the conflict began
According to multiple reports, Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday, criticizing governments worried about fuel prices and suggesting they 'go get your own oil' by force from the Gulf. His comments sent oil prices even higher. Meanwhile, France has blocked Israeli planes from flying weapons through its airspace while Italy refused last-minute permission for U.S. bombers to land in Sicily.
Global frustration with the economic fallout is growing as Ireland's taoiseach Micheál Martin called the oil supply shock caused by the US-Israeli attack on Iran 'probably the worst ever'. Spain has denied the use of its bases and airspace, while the UK has allowed U.S. military operations despite public criticism from Trump.
France confirmed it had not changed its position since the conflict began in response to Trump's comments singling out Paris for not authorizing planes headed to Israel fly over its territory. Italy denied any rift with Washington or change in policy, while Spain defended its decision to close airspace and bases to U.S. planes involved in strikes on Iran.
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