Trump says NATO ‘wasn’t there when we needed them’ after talks with alliance leader Rutte

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US President Donald Trump criticized NATO during a meeting with Secretary-General Mark Rutte, stating the alliance was not present when the US needed them regarding Iran operations. Trump suggested the US may leave NATO after member countries denied airspace to US military planes or declined naval support for the Strait of Hormuz. Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment but noted most European allies were helpful. Tensions stem from NATO's limited support for US-Israeli actions in Iran.

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