Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates - KSL News

President Trump signaled the administration may end U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict in the near term while simultaneously threatening to withdraw the United States from NATO, according to statements made as an oil crisis deepens. The dual statements represent a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy positioning, with Trump indicating a desire to reduce military commitments abroad while using NATO membership as leverage. The Iran tensions and energy market disruptions have created pressure on global oil prices, compounding the stakes of Trump's diplomatic posture. His NATO threat—a recurring campaign theme—targets member nations over defense spending, while the Iran position suggests a potential diplomatic off-ramp to escalating Middle East tensions. These moves signal the Trump administration is reassessing decades of U.S. security commitments and regional engagement strategies simultaneously.