
According to a Forbes article, out of the 32 members of NATO, only five countries have publicly come out in support of the US and Israeli offensive against Iran, including Albania.
Most other alliance countries have maintained a neutral or critical stance towards the operation, making it difficult for President Donald Trump to request assistance and military support from the coalition.
In addition to Albania, countries that have publicly expressed support are: North Macedonia, Lithuania, Latvia and the Czech Republic, while Kosovo, which is not a NATO member but has its own bases, has also shown support.
These countries have linked their stance to concerns about the Iranian nuclear program, threats to regional stability, and Iran's activities against their allies.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama linked Albania's stance to previous diplomatic tensions with Iran.
In a post on the X network on February 28, Rama wrote: “We support the United States in its military support for Israel today, under the leadership of President Donald Trump ,” also condemning Iran’s “cyber aggression” against Albania, which led to the severance of diplomatic relations in 2022. This stance positions Albania as a strong US ally in the region, writes Forbes .
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani retweeted Trump's speech on the attacks on February 28, adding: "The hour of freedom has come for the people of Iran, thanks to the leadership of the United States. We will continue to support the actions of the US and other allies to end the Iranian regime and bring freedom and peace."
Most NATO countries have maintained a neutral stance on the attacks, including Denmark, Finland and Luxembourg, condemning Iran's actions but not supporting the military operation. Some countries, such as Italy and Spain, have been outspokenly critical of the attacks, noting the risks to international stability and the humanitarian consequences.
The Forbes article emphasizes that the support of Albania and other small NATO countries places our country in a clear pro-US and pro-Israel position, demonstrating the strong alliance and commitment to regional security and stability.