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Trump tells NATO chief Rutte he was let down by allies who did not support US actions against Iran
News18··25 Jun
News18 reported the president criticised Spain Italy UK Germany and France during an Oval Office meeting saying European partners did not offer help even though the US demolished Iran in the first week of operations.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Transatlantic tensions may surface at the July NATO summit.
- European base access was critical to US Iran operations.
- Defence spending pledges remain a Trump priority.
What's Happening
- Trump said NATO allies let the US down on Iran.
- Secretary-General Rutte defended European contributions.
- Both met at the White House on June 25.
Alliance Friction
- US-Israel struck Iran without prior NATO consultation.
- Rutte cited thousands of flights from European bases.
- Ankara summit will gather 32 member nations.
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