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According to Forbes, only Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and the Czech Republic have expressed clear support, while most allies oppose NATO involvement.
According to Forbes magazine, only six of NATO's 32 member countries have issued public statements in support of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. These are three Balkan countries, two Baltic states and the Czech Republic, while US President Donald Trump faces widespread resistance from allies to his request for assistance in this operation.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said his country supports the United States in its military support for Israel. In a post on the X network on February 28, he also condemned Iran’s “cyber aggression” against Albania. Albania severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2022 after a major cyberattack on state institutions.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, referring to the same developments, declared that "the hour of freedom has come for the people of Iran," adding that Kosovo will continue to support the actions of the US and its allies to end the Iranian regime and create conditions for peace.
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister, Timco Mucunski, stressed that his country stands alongside American allies in the face of destabilizing threats in the Middle East, underlining that diplomacy remains the first option, but restraint is necessary when the dangers persist.
In Lithuania, President Gitanas Nausėda's chief foreign policy adviser declared that the US and Israel "have acted correctly," arguing that Iran has not complied with demands to stop enriching uranium and developing nuclear weapons.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said the operation was largely a result of Iran's actions over the years. He stressed that diplomacy remains preferable, but can only work if Iran gives up a nuclear military program.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babic said Iran's nuclear program and support for terrorism pose a threat to Europe, adding that the Czech Republic stands with its allies and hopes for stability in the region. The Czech Foreign Ministry also stressed that the operation reflects long-term concerns about Iran's policies.
Forbes also reported that Trump has warned that the US may withdraw from defending the Strait of Hormuz once the operation is over, demanding that other countries that use the strategic corridor take responsibility for its security. This statement comes at a time when NATO has refused to get directly involved in the conflict.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte initially praised the actions of the US and Israel in weakening Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, but clarified that the alliance has no plans to become directly involved in the conflict.
Meanwhile, many NATO member states have criticized Trump's demands for support, while some European leaders have questioned the operation's compliance with international law. Leaders such as those of Germany, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom have stressed that NATO is a defensive alliance and should not be involved in this conflict.
Most other countries have maintained cautious stances, calling for a reduction in tensions and a diplomatic solution, while some have allowed the US to use their bases without providing direct support for the operation. /Adapted from Pamphlet /
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