31 resultsfor “NATO allies response to Iran conflict”
NATO allies to take more responsibility for transatlantic security, the presidency said. Separately, Erdogan had a phone call with German Chancellor Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday, informing him of Ankara’s efforts to achieve
Iran, have had an impact on the global security scenario. “These conflicts and wars have provided very critical data for security doctrine while also increasing our responsibilities,” Guler said. German Marshall Fund’s Unluhisarcikli said
ally, fell out with the US president** over Rome’s unwillingness to join the conflict – she “lacked courage,” Trump said – as well as [her criticism of Trump’s “unacceptable” comments about Pope Leo.](https://www.theguardian.com
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Iran war now has a price tag ($25 billion), but still no end date](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/g-s1-119333/the-iran-war-now-has-a-price-tag-25-billion-but-still-no-end-date) [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5795780/whos-in-trumps-ear-ceasefire-extension-life-inside-iran) ### [Sources & Methods
Nato ally Germany in the next six to 12 months,** fulfilling his earlier threats after clashing with German chancellor **Friedrich Merz** over the Iran war. Earlier this week, Merz said [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran)
conflict enters day 66: ## In Iran - Responding to Trump’s new naval operation, Iran’s military said on Monday: “Any foreign armed force, especially the aggressive US Army, will be attacked if they attempt
Nato countries have been paying attention. Ukraine signed two substantial defence cooperation agreements with European allies in April. One was with Norway, for $8.6bn, as part of a $28bn package of support until
response to President Trump’s call for greater burden sharing, significantly increasing defense spending and providing seamless access, basing, and overflight for US forces in support of [Operation Epic Fury,](https://www.centcom.mil/OPERATIONS-AND-EXERCISES/EPIC-FURY/)” they said
responsibility for our shared security,” Hart said on social media, noting [Nato](https://www.theguardian.com/world/nato) allies had made progress since agreeing last year to invest 5% of GDP in defence to meet the growing threat
Nato allies for not sending their navies to help to open the strait of Hormuz, a crucial commercial shipping corridor. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has spoken out against the US-Israeli
Iran of “holding the world’s economy to ransom”. France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the blockade’s economic consequences “major” for French citizens and businesses alike. The initiative mirrored Europe’s earlier
response to White House frustration that other members of [Nato](https://www.theguardian.com/world/nato) did not provide sufficient support for the US-led 38-day bombing campaign against Iran. It also argued that [Spain](https://www.theguardian.com
response to US offers for a ceasefire deal. But the lack of a sustained strategy to end the Iranian war – and in particular to address the closure of the strait of Hormuz – has convinced
conflict, particularly fears of economic fallout. Concerns have intensified in recent weeks over disruptions to global energy supplies, with the effective blockade of the strait of Hormuz contributing to a sharp rise in diesel prices
conflict. The Pentagon abruptly announced a week ago that it was scrapping the planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland. Earlier this month, Trump announced he was [withdrawing](/news/2026/5/1/us-said-to-be-withdrawing-5000-troops-from-germany-over-iran-war-spat) 5,000 troops from Germany
response from Trump’s camp. [Richard Grenell](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/13/trump-ric-grenell-kennedy-center), a longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who served as ambassador to Germany during Trump’s first term, posted on X: “@\_FriedrichMerz has become the European
allies](/news/2026/4/9/trump-slams-nato-over-iran-after-meeting-rutte-renews-greenland-threat), accusing them of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran. Speaking on Monday, Rutte acknowledged “disappointment from the US side”. “European leaders have gotten the message. They heard
conflict, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted "this is not our war", and also added earlier this month that he's "[fed up](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/10/starmer-fed-up-trump-uk-politics)" with the war's impacts on his country. Iran
allies, raising fresh questions about the durability of the NATO alliance and America's long-term commitment to the continent. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement to NPR on Saturday the order
conflict. The financial cost of the war meanwhile continues to grow: Jules Hurst III, chief financial official for the Pentagon, told the committee that the estimated cost for the US is $25bn and counting, mostly