Donald Trump has sharply criticised European countries for refusing to support the United States in the ongoing Iran war, escalating tensions across the Atlantic as geopolitical divisions widen. His comments, delivered through social media, targeted key allies including the United Kingdom and France, accusing them of avoiding military involvement while still being affected rising energy costs. The remarks come at a time when global markets are already under pressure, with oil prices climbing and investors reacting to uncertainty linked to the expanding conflict.

The criticism follows a series of decisions European governments to distance themselves from direct participation in the conflict. France reportedly blocked Israeli aircraft from transporting weapons through its airspace, while Italy denied last minute requests for US bombers to.