Nato chief says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war

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Following a closed-door meeting in Washington, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that President Trump was "clearly disappointed" by the refusal of US allies to join a potential war against Iran. This meeting occurred shortly after the US and Iran reached a fragile ceasefire agreement, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, following threats from Trump. Trump had previously criticized Nato, calling it a "paper tiger" after member countries didn't offer military assistance to reopen the waterway. Rutte described the discussion as "frank and open," but declined to specify if Trump threatened to withdraw from Nato. Trump has been a long-time critic of Nato, and has suggested the US may consider leaving the alliance.

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Trump threatened to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Tehran failed to allow safe passage through the strait.

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Trump called NATO a “paper tiger” and suggested the US may consider leaving.

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Congress passed a law in 2023 that prevents any US president from pulling out of Nato without its approval.

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The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal that includes opening the strait of Hormuz.

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Nato chief says Trump was ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war.

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Truth Social 30% Karoline Leavitt 35% Greenland ×235% Washington, D.C. 40% Strait of Hormuz ×250% United States ×470% Iran ×575% Mark Rutte ×680% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ×885% Donald Trump ×1090%

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