"Listen, as an America First-friendly person, I don't blame NATO for not wanting to get involved, Jones replied. That doesn't bother me. I also don't blame our president for telling them, Hey, we've had your back for a long time. Look at all the money and resources we spent in Ukraine. We need a little bit of help right now."
"In January, we got rid of the boats that could do counter-mine, and the tries that we are trying to bring over are unproven, Jones added. And there's a lot of concerns about them. So, the idea would be some of these countries that have capabilities is the only thing we need from you, why don't you do it?"
President Trump requested allied assistance in his military operations against Iran following the country's closure of the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. airstrikes on February 28. U.S. allies, including NATO members, have declined to participate. Fox News commentator Joey Jones acknowledged the allies' position while noting Trump's frustration, given American support for Ukraine and other international commitments. Jones emphasized that the U.S. genuinely needs specific assistance: mine-clearing capabilities in the strait. The U.S. Navy removed its counter-mine boats in January, and replacement vessels remain unproven. Jones argued that allied nations with mine-clearing capabilities should provide this targeted support. Two of three U.S. Navy minesweepers are currently positioned in East Asia.
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