U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed anger over his allied countries and nations around the world staying away from the Iran-Israel-America war.
SNPNEWS.IN News (Gurmail Kamboj): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump had attacked Iran on February 28 with the hope of regime change, aiming to install a pro-American puppet government in Iran similar to other Gulf countries. However, even after more than a month, this goal has not been achieved. Despite the killing of Iran’s top leadership, Iran continues to carry out large-scale retaliatory attacks against Israel and other Gulf countries.
In addition, by closing the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has triggered a global energy crisis. This has made it difficult for Trump to find allies for the war both domestically and internationally.
Even after five weeks of war, despite the U.S. killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along with senior IRGC commanders, spending trillions of dollars, losing military bases in the Gulf region, and damaging its global reputation, America appears increasingly isolated. This is due to massive anti-war protests inside the U.S. and growing differences with NATO countries.
As a result, Trump, who in the early days of the war was talking about winning the conflict and achieving regime change in Iran, now appears to be distancing himself from the war.
On March 18, 2026, for the first time during this war, energy facilities were directly targeted. Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars Gas Field (which Iran shares with Qatar). In response, Iran struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility and targeted other energy installations in the Gulf. After this, Trump said Israel should not attack South Pars again, but warned that if Iran continued its threats and attacks, the United States would destroy the entire field.
On March 21, President Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iran’s energy facilities if it refused. On Monday, March 23, Trump first extended this deadline by 5 days and then by another 10 days. He cited ongoing talks for a possible deal with Iran as the reason for the extension.Iran rejected the talks, stating it would not negotiate with the U.S. or Israel until it receives compensation for damages, the lifting of sanctions, and a guarantee that no further attacks would occur.
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On March 25, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported growing tension between the Israeli government and the military. There is a reported rift between Mossad chief David Barnea and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because the plan to topple the Iranian regime is failing.
The article also mentioned that Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned the security cabinet that the army “could collapse on its own” due to severe manpower shortages. The military is already stretched thin across Lebanon, Gaza, and other fronts. Therefore, a large-scale ground operation in Iran is considered to have “very low probability.”
On March 3, Israeli military spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani had also stated that sending ground troops into Iran is “highly unlikely at this time” and there is no practical plan for it. Israel is now relying solely on airstrikes and missile attacks, and a ground operation for regime change is not seen as feasible.
President Trump requested NATO countries to send troops to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the request was rejected. Following this, reports emerged of U.S. preparations for a ground invasion of Iran, and large numbers of American troops began deploying to the Gulf region.
In response, on March 28, Iran issued a strong warning through the English-language newspaper Tehran Times, stating that if the U.S. or Israel attempts a ground invasion, it will turn the situation into “hell” for the soldiers of both countries.
American allies have clearly refused direct military participation in the war. They have only expressed concerns about diplomacy and the possibility of the war dragging on, which would increase the economic burden on the world.
■ United Kingdom: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “We will not be drawn into the wider war.” The UK allowed the U.S. to use its military bases but refused to take part in direct attacks. After being criticized by Trump, Starmer later spoke about sending air defense systems to Gulf countries but refused to send warships.
■ France: France took a firm stand and did not allow American/Israeli military supply flights to pass through its airspace. The French Defense Minister said there is no question of sending warships at this time. Trump later called France “VERY UNHELPFUL.”
■ Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, “This is not our war. This is not NATO’s war.” Germany has completely refused any military involvement.
Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, and Australia have all refused military participation. Italy did not even allow the U.S. to use its military bases. Domestic, legal, and political constraints have prevented them from joining the war.
Seeing no support from allies for action against Iran, on March 31, President Donald Trump targeted the UK and other European and Asian partner countries in a post on Truth Social:
“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT. You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!”
A day earlier, on March 30, Trump had written on Truth Social:
“Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe… Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others… will send Ships to the area… One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!”
Israeli leaders (especially Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz) have repeatedly stated that a ground operation is necessary in the war, but it requires American support and is extremely dangerous. Even after Netanyahu’s comment “You can’t make a revolution from the air,” Israel remains dependent on U.S. support for any ground component — support that has become difficult due to Trump’s changing stance.
So far, neither Israel nor the U.S. has attempted or announced sending large ground forces into Iran.