By John Irish and Angelo Amante PARIS/ROME, March 31 (Reuters) - France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies in Europe as unhelpful in the month-long war in Iran,

President Donald Trump blasted France, Spain, Italy and the U.K. on Truth Social, criticizing their refusal to support U.S. military operations tied to the war with Iran.

President Trump indicated Tuesday the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.

As the barrage airstrikes continue in the Middle East, we look at the military strength of Iran and the United States.

The Army approved soldiers deployed in support of the war in Iran to wear a unit patch on their right shoulder as a combat patch.

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared last week that “never in recorded history has a nation’s military been so quickly and so effectively neutralized.

Spain denied U.S. military aircraft access to its airspace and bases for Iran conflict operations, with Defense Minister Robles calling the war "illegal."

The threats come as the war shows no signs of slowing and as average gas prices in the U.S. surpassed $4 a gallon.

According to Iranian state media, the visuals are meant to signal readiness, with the armed forces declaring they are "ready to confront and defeat American soldiers".

U.S. and Israeli forces continue military strikes against Iran as 3,500 additional U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East. Fox News Chief Correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports from Tel Aviv, as Rep. Rick Crawford,