Donald Trump has publicly attacked European nations for declining to participate in military operations against Iran, singling out the UK and France as tensions across the Atlantic reach a new low.
The criticism comes as several European governments have actively obstructed logistics for the campaign. France has prohibited Israeli military aircraft from transporting weapons through its airspace. Italy rejected a last-minute request for US bombers to land in Sicily, while Spain has refused American forces access to its bases and airspace altogether.
The UK presents a notable exception to European resistance. Despite its government describing the military effort as illegal, Britain has permitted the US to operate from its military bases.
The dispute reflects a widening rift between Washington and its traditional allies as the regional conflict continues to destabilize global markets. Trump's public rebuke signals deepening frustration over the lack of unified Western support for the military campaign.
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