Rutte meets Trump to calm Nato rift before July summit (opens original article in a new tab)

Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte meets US President Trump to ease tensions over the Iran conflict and potential US troop reductions in Europe ahead of the July Nato summit, as the alliance faces strain from Trump's criticism and threats.

• Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte meets US President Trump to ease tensions over Iran conflict and US troop reductions in Europe
• Trump criticizes Nato allies for not supporting US actions in the Middle East and threatens to reduce US military presence in Europe
• Rutte aims to prevent Nato summit from becoming a crisis and manage Trump's hostility toward the alliance
• Nato faces strain with European countries worried about potential US withdrawal from the alliance
• Rutte highlights increased defense spending by Nato members and prepares for July summit in Ankara
• US accuses Europe of unhealthy co-dependence on US forces while Rutte maintains strong ties with Pentagon officials