US President Donald Trump has criticised NATO, Australia, Japan and South Korea for not helping the United States with its war with Iran.
Trump again lamented NATO allies' refusal to get involved in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their hesitance to assist US offensive operations against Iran.
But as he wrapped up his lengthy news conference on Monday, he also fumed about the lack of support from Pacific allies.
"You know who else didn't help us? South Korea didn't help us," Trump said.
"You know who else didn't help us? Australia didn't help us," he added.
"You know who else didn't help us? Japan. We've got 50,000 soldiers in Japan to protect them from North Korea.
"We have 45,000 soldiers in South Korea to protect us from Kim Jong-un, who I get along with very well."
with AP