Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
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The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
President Trump criticized NATO allies for not supporting the U.S. during the Iran war and raised the possibility of withdrawing from the alliance, as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed disappointment over NATO's lack of support.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that President Trump was 'clearly disappointed' by the refusal of US allies to join the Iran war, following a 'very frank' meeting in Washington.
The White House announced an 'open and honest conversation' between President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, amid tensions over NATO's support during the Iran conflict.
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