Former President Donald Trump has made headlines once again by threatening to withdraw support from NATO, expressing his frustration over the alliance's lack of assistance when the U.S. requires help. During a press conference at the White House, Trump stated, "We have spent all that money on them. And when we want help with a few small things, they refuse and say they do not want to help." He described this response as foolish, suggesting that the U.S. could reciprocate by withholding support from NATO.

Despite his critical remarks, Trump is scheduled to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, next month. This comes after he has repeatedly criticized NATO for not providing support during critical moments, labeling the alliance as a "paper tiger" for its failure to engage in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and for some member countries' reluctance to allow the U.S. to use their bases for operations in the Middle East.

On the same day, Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating, "If Iran does not comply with the agreement, or if they behave improperly, I will do what I have to do." This warning follows an interview where he threatened the Iranian delegation negotiating with the U.S. in Switzerland, suggesting they would have no country to return to if no agreement was reached. The Iranian delegation quickly responded, with chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf cautioning the U.S. against making threats, asserting that Iran's armed forces are ready to respond.

Ghalibaf remarked, "Does the U.S. not realize that if threats worked, they would not be in the deadlock they are today? We do not care about threats from the U.S." He advised the U.S. to be more cautious in its statements, emphasizing that regardless of U.S. rhetoric, Iran is the one that will take action.

Despite the ongoing tensions, the Iranian delegation has refused to return to the negotiating table, although messages continue to be exchanged through intermediaries from Pakistan and Qatar. Last week, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum aimed at laying the groundwork for peace talks after more than three months of conflict. As part of the agreement, the U.S. committed to releasing and allowing Iran to fully utilize frozen funds and assets once the memorandum is implemented.

Trump also indicated that Iran is obligated to use the released funds to purchase food exclusively from the U.S., stating, "All that money will come back through the purchase of food that they desperately need. They have 91 million people and cannot sustain themselves." However, Iran's Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati countered that Tehran is not obligated to purchase agricultural goods from Washington, asserting that the released funds could be used for other non-sanctioned goods.