The Donald Trump administration is reportedly preparing a sanctions plan aimed at NATO member states that Washington believes failed to provide adequate support during the recent Iran war.

According to a draft of the plan, the US is considering withdrawing its troops and potentially closing military bases in countries deemed “unsupportive,” such as Spain, Germany, Italy, and France. These forces would instead be redeployed to nations that offered stronger backing, including Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and Greece.

Tensions are high in Washington. President Trump publicly stated that NATO “was not there when we needed it,” while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused the alliance of turning its back on the American people.

European officials have countered Washington’s criticisms by arguing that the lack of support stems from a lack of communication. They claim the US failed to adequately coordinate or inform its allies in advance regarding developments in the Iran war.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has held talks with Trump in Washington in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. However, these developments have sparked serious concerns regarding deep divisions within the alliance and the future stability of transatlantic cooperation.