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Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is "very foolish mistake"

ABI Analysis · South Africa macro Sentiment: -0.65 (negative) · 17/03/2026
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States had been informed by most of its NATO allies that they did not want to get involved with the country's military operation in Iran, a move he described as a "very foolish mistake."

Sources: Daily Maverick

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