Intl ally opinion: Japan/UK/Italy/Pakistan/Saudi/Oman/Qatar step up vs NATO/Europe/Israel/Canada hesitancy; deepening rifts
Key Questions
Which allies are stepping up support for the US?
Japan (Takaichi), Saudi (MBS), Pakistan (Sharif), Oman, Qatar show mediation hints or praise; Netanyahu also supportive amid Hormuz tensions.
What hesitancy is shown by NATO and Europe?
NATO/Europe/Israel/Canada exhibit hesitancy; Trump/Graham/Rubio jabbed Rutte/Starmer/Meloni/Spain/Italy/France/EU/Canada as 'cowards', accelerating NATO exit talk.
How did Italy's Meloni respond to Trump?
Italian President Meloni pushed back at Trump, highlighting messy US-Europe alliance amid the Iran war.
What did Trump say about allies and jet fuel?
Trump told allies unable to get jet fuel due to Hormuz to 'go get your own oil' or buy from the US, emphasizing it's the world's problem.
What about UK and King Charles in Trump's comments?
Trump claimed King Charles would defy Keir Starmer over Iran and 'stand by me', while expressing positive anticipation for time with him.
Any China involvement mentioned?
China backs Pakistan on the US-Iran conflict, as Trump signals major shifts.
What defiance came from European leaders?
Meloni and Starmer showed defiance against Trump's jabs; Macron faced public mockery from Trump.
What protests occurred in Europe?
Europe saw protests over oil fears and the conflict, deepening rifts with US stances.
Trump/Graham/Rubio jabs Rutte/Starmer/Meloni/Spain/Italy/France/EU/Canada 'cowards'/NATO exit/Hormuz; Meloni/Starmer defiance; Pakistan Sharif/Oman/Qatar mediation hints/China; Japan Takaichi/Saudi MBS/Netanyahu praise; Europe protests/oil fears.