Trump Wins Support from NATO in Iran Conflict
Though underreported, NATO is backing Trump and his decisions to attack Iran in more than words. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte did not hedge or waffle behind diplomatic ambiguity. Referring to the Iran war, Rutte said “It is crucial that the President, that the U.S., is doing this.” That is not the language of reluctant support. That is the language of alignment.
Rutte’s statement is more than just words. He announced that 22 nations—including major non‑NATO partners, including as Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Bahrain, and the UAE —are now coordinating efforts to re‑open the Strait of Hormuz.
It is a vindication of Trump’s foreign policy, despite the chorus of critics who insisted this moment would never come. They predicted isolation and chaos. They predicted that no allies would follow Trump’s lead—mostly because that is what they wanted to believe, and to happen.
For weeks, Democrats and much of the media insisted that Trump’s pressure campaign on allies was reckless and doomed to fail. They claimed that no coalition would form – and that Trump’s warnings were bluster. Yet here we are — 22 nations coordinating efforts in support of the United States and Israel.
And yet, where is the media coverage? Where are the breathless headlines acknowledging that Trump’s approach—so loudly condemned—has produced one of the largest multinational maritime security efforts in recent memory? The silence is deafening and disturbing.
Rutte also addressed Trump’s frustration with NATO allies, acknowledging that the President had every reason to be angry. “I know the President was angry because he feels that European and other allies have been too slow.” But Rutte added, “The good news is that since Thursday, a group of 22 countries have come together to implement his vision of a free and open Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.”
Rutte also backed the U.S.‑Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them “very important” for European and global security. He warned that Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities pose “a direct threat… to Israel, to the region, to Europe, to the stability in the world.”
And while critics claimed Trump was escalating recklessly without a plan, Rutte made clear that the U.S. had been planning the operation carefully and secretly for weeks. “For security reasons, it was impossible to share this knowledge with allies. I completely understand why the U.S. could not share this.”
The formation of this 22‑nation coalition is not merely a diplomatic win. It is a strategic victory that has the potential of stabilizing global energy markets sooner than later … reasserts Western resolve … and exposes the hollowness of the predictions made by Trump’s detractors.
Rutte’s announcement confirms what many of us have argued all along. When America leads with clarity and strength, allies follow. When the stakes are high, the world still looks to Washington. And when critics rush to declare Trump isolated, they often end up dining on crow.
Contrary to Trump’s critics, the United States is not going it alone. Trump’s foreign policy—dismissed by political adversaries—has delivered allied cooperation. So Sayeth NATO’s Secretary General.
So, there ‘tis.
Huge win for Trump and the world. Thanks Joe, I missed this.
Rutte is an excellent politician espousing that European talent for careful precision and the ability to say everything without wasting words. Hopefully Trump is listening carefully. Rutte praised him mightily for all his self-anointed NATO accomplishments, and more. Good icebreakers. Then he told the world that NATO + a few countries will provide defenses on the Strait. This is some of the best news Trump has gotten, but it is not without strings. If you read between the tea leaves, listen carefully, it appears, that the path through the Strait of Hormuz leads through Ukraine as I suggested at the beginning of this excursion. Rutte was very careful to applaud Trump for defunding Ukraine, that’s a rare talent I could never pass off. I think “bull in the China closet” is my signpost whereas Rutte can thread a nanoneedle. Actually, one team called me “Attila,” but still liked the results and how much we accomplished. I improved over time.
A BIG WIN FOR TRUMP AND THE WORLD.
Some other Rutte quotes for context: “If Iran would have the nuclear capability, including, together with the missile capability, it will be a direct threat, a existential threat, to Israel, to the region, to Europe, to the stability in the world.” Note Rutte’s existential threat to Europe and the region, but stability in the world (and the US). IE — no imminent threat to US. Like I said, a nanoneedle — looks good, but it’s carefully reserved as to what was not said, is actually being said. Very precise. My father-in-law, from the Italian Riviera was like this. Had to really listen carefully for each word; they all had meaning.
“What the President is doing here, which is taking out- degrading Iran’s capability to be, again, an exporter of chaos, sheer chaos to the region, to the world.” Now that’s a pitch I can swing at.
“Then on Ukraine, it is again the U.S. providing critical intelligence support and weapons flow, working together with Europeans to secure Ukraine’s fight against the Russians, making sure they have what they need. And now with Iran, I’m absolutely convinced, and I understand the president’s frustration that it takes some time, but again, I also ask for some understanding, because nations had to prepare for this, not knowing and for good reasons about the initial attack on Iran, but now coming together to make sure that we can be able to secure the Strait of Hormuz.” So, he applauds Trump and blames him at the same time resulting in it being Trump’s fault that the NATO defense may take some time. Well played, Madam, this guy is really good.
We took the bait, here comes the hook: “I spoke an hour and a half with President Zelenskyy in London. He wants to get the deal done, and we have to make sure that we also take this to the Russians, to make sure that they are willing to play ball. It is the president putting that pressure together with the Europeans. But again, he has to balance all these different interests. So I’m not going to comment on each element of what is happening here, but his effort to bring the war in Ukraine to a successful end is crucial. He (Trump) was the only one who was able to break the death lock with Putin when he made the first phone call in February last year, and he has consistently, with his team, done what is necessary to put that pressure, of course, on the Ukrainians, and they want to play ball. They show this. They want to end the war, and are also with the Russians.” Of all the things said, this one IS CRUCIAL. Hopefully Trump is listening because he needs to get Putin to end this IF Trump wants Iran. He’s given Russia the oil sanctions, we can drop them all; it’s time to make a deal in Ukraine for Iran. It’s the longest answer in the entire interview.
This is great news that the world is helping Trump out on the Strait of Hormuz and it sounds like all Trump has to do to make it so is the right thing for Ukraine. I hope this is true, not because I want to say: ‘nailed it,” but because it’s the right thing to do. Bring freedom to Ukrainian Christians and wind down bringing freedom to Muslims in Iran. Just kill the nuclear program and uranium, if you even can find it, punish them for our 1,000 lost Americans, I think we are getting close already if a few thousand, plus 150 school kids, is punishment enough. Think we can leave at any time with our heads held high, very few US kids sacrificed, and high honors for those who fell, making the ultimate sacrifice.
Thanks Joe, that’s a major and I missed it. Happy for Don, hope he does it right in Ukraine.
Frank Danger … You should have known by the “So, there ’tis. at the end. Wonder what you would have written if you knew it was me. LOL I can only imagine.
Joe: I bet you do imagine.
Larry: couldn’t care less as I was talking issues, not the personal stuff your free speech extremism seems to foster. Starting with youse-all.
Unfortunately Joe (referring to myself in the 3rd person) forgot to change the author. This was not an attempt to steal the vast glory and reputation of Mr. Horist, it is a flaw in the brain of the editor…