Washington, March 26 (NationPress) The United States has indicated a significant shift in its international stance, openly criticizing NATO allies for their lack of action regarding the Iran situation, while also suggesting that military assets may be redirected from Ukraine to the Middle East.

During a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with NATO, accusing the alliance of failing to back America's ongoing military efforts against Iran.

“We’re quite let down by NATO because they’ve done absolutely nothing,” Trump remarked, labeling the alliance a “paper tiger.”

He pointed out that some allies only offered support after the conflict had escalated.

“They said they’d love to send ships… when the war is over. No, they should be involved from the start,” he stated.

Trump cautioned that the US would remember this lack of backing.

“They didn’t come to our aid… we can never forget,” he emphasized.

Simultaneously, the President hinted that US military resources might be reallocated from Ukraine as Washington ramps up its operations in the Middle East.

“We do this regularly… we shift from one area to another,” Trump explained when questioned about reports of reallocating munitions and air defense systems.

He noted that the US has extensive stockpiles globally, which allows for flexible resource management.

“We have vast amounts of ammunition… we’re well-stocked,” he affirmed.

While reiterating support for Ukraine, Trump indicated a shift in strategy, mentioning that the US now sells military equipment to NATO instead of supplying it directly to Kyiv.

“We sell it now to NATO… we charge for everything we provide — we don’t give anything away anymore,” he stated.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Iran initiative aims to confront a larger global threat.

“This is for the world,” Rubio asserted, cautioning that Iran represents an “unacceptable risk” if it gains nuclear capabilities.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that the US campaign has quickly yielded results on the battlefield.

“Never in recorded history has a nation’s military been so swiftly and effectively neutralized,” he remarked.

Trump characterized the Ukraine conflict as a challenging but distant issue, stressing that it has minimal direct repercussions for the United States.

“It doesn’t impact us, virtually nothing,” he stated, despite acknowledging heavy casualties in recent months.

These comments reflect a broader recalibration of US strategic priorities, with Washington now focusing more intently on the Middle East while reassessing its alliances in Europe.