Washington, March 26 -- US President Donald Trump has launched a sharp critique against NATO, accusing the alliance of failing to provide support as the military continues operations against Iran.

Addressing a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, the President described the ongoing conflict as a "test for NATO," asserting that the alliance had contributed little while the US bore the primary burden of the combat.

"Very disappointed in NATO, it's done nothing," Trump stated, adding that international allies should participate in a conflict before or during active hostilities rather than after they have commenced.

The President further suggested that the United States frequently provides a security umbrella for allies who would not offer recipro...