Trump slams NATO over lax participation in Iran war in talk with Mark Rutte (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump criticized NATO members for not supporting the US-Israel war on Iran, while NATO chief Rutte defended European allies' contributions and highlighted increased defense spending. The conflict has led to civilian casualties and ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

• Trump criticized NATO members for not supporting the US-Israel war on Iran
• Rutte presented charts showing increased NATO defense spending and defended European support
• No evidence Iran was close to obtaining nuclear weapons when the US and Israel attacked
• Negotiations for a ceasefire in the Iran conflict are ongoing, with disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz