Washington, 20 October, 2026 (Ghufran): US President Donald Trump has criticised NATO allies for refusing to support Washington during its war against Iran, warning that the United States could withdraw from Europe if European countries fail to cooperate with Washington. Addressing an election rally in Kansas, Trump said the United States had continued to stand by Europe despite its weaknesses, but warned that Washington might have no choice but to leave if its allies did not change their approach. He questioned NATO members’ refusal to assist the United States, saying Washington spends hundreds of billions of dollars annually on the alliance to protect its members, yet received a negative response when it requested help during the conflict with Iran. Trump also reiterated that the United States could withdraw from the war against Iran soon, stressing that Tehran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. He claimed that Iran’s military capabilities and leadership had suffered extensive damage, alleging that the country’s navy, air force, radar networks and air defence systems had been destroyed. Trump further claimed that 229 Iranian fighter aircraft had been destroyed on runways and that senior figures from the country’s first and second leadership tiers had been eliminated. He also alleged that Iranian leaders had sought assurances that they would not face the same fate as their predecessors. Referring to his first presidential term, Trump recalled the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and claimed that 75,000 protesters had been killed in Iran over the past eight months. He also urged European governments to close their borders, extending his criticism of their existing policies. Trump’s remarks underscored tensions between Washington and its NATO partners over burden-sharing and the alliance’s role in the conflict with Iran. His claims about Iran’s military losses and the number of protesters killed were not independently verified in the provided report.