Rutte attempts to ease Trump-NATO rift over Iran ahead of annual summit

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the White House on June 25, 2026, to address US President Trump's concerns about NATO's contributions to the campaign against Iran. Trump has ordered a review of US forces in Europe, citing a lack of allied support for US actions against Iran ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.

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NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to ease tensions with Trump ahead of next month's NATO summit.

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