00:00President Donald Trump has sharply criticized U.S. allies for their reluctance to join the military campaign against Iran.
00:06Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump called NATO countries' refusal to provide minesweepers and naval escorts a very foolish mistake.
00:15So, I think NATO's making a very foolish mistake.
00:20And I've long said that, you know, I wonder whether or not NATO would ever be there for us.
00:25So this was a great test.
00:27On social media, he said NATO has become a one-way street, with the U.S. spending hundreds of billions
00:34of dollars to protect nations that do nothing for us in a time of need.
00:37Trump also emphasized U.S. independence, saying the American military's amazing success means the United States does not need the
00:45help of anyone.
00:46He singled out Japan, Australia, and South Korea, saying the U.S. no longer desires their assistance.
00:53He justified the war, citing a nuclear threat.
00:56According to Trump, Iran was only two weeks away from acquiring a weapon.
01:00The president's remarks follow refusals from several allies.
01:04The United Kingdom said it will not be drawn into a wider war.
01:07Germany ruled out sending ships, saying the conflict is not a matter for NATO.
01:12Spain barred the U.S. from using jointly operated bases for strikes.
01:16The war, now in its third week, has included intensive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure.
01:23High-ranking Iranian officials, including Security Chief Ali Larijani, have been confirmed killed.
01:29Meanwhile, global oil prices remain near $100 a barrel due to disruptions in the Persian Gulf.
01:35The standoff with U.S. allies continues as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf.
