> France and Japan never distanced themselves from USA here.

Trump sure seems to think France did.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/trump-attacks-uk-france-x-po...

"President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned the U.K. and France that the U.S. “won’t be there to help you anymore,” as he vented his frustration over the close allies’ refusal to join military action against Iran."