- Allies are increasing defense spending since 2017, while Trump questions the alliance's value amid threats to major oil shipping routes.
- Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, where he referenced US military operations in Iran and threatened to refuse help to NATO countries.
Donald Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey and launched a war against Iran.
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Donald Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey and launched a war against Iran.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey, facing alleged attempts on his life.1 source
Trump resumed sanctions against Iran while attending the NATO summit.1 source
Hegseth traveled with Trump to the NATO summit in Turkey, where Rubio confronted Trump over travel security.1 source
Trump launches war against Iran during the NATO summit.1 source
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Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, where he referenced US military operations in Iran and threatened to refuse help to NATO countries.Also in this story
- Trump backs a Mecca defence pact involving Ankara amid escalating Iran-Houthis conflict and US naval blockades.
- Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of assassination during the NATO summit.
- Trump used the NATO summit to announce policy shifts, declaring the Iran MoU over and threatening trade cuts with Spain.
- The NATO summit in Ankara coincided with Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes against Iran.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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