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  1. Allies are increasing defense spending since 2017, while Trump questions the alliance's value amid threats to major oil shipping routes.
  2. 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.

The NATO summit in Ankara coincided with Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes against Iran.

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The NATO summit in Ankara coincided with Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes against Iran.

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  1. Trump visited Ankara for the NATO summit, during which tensions with Iran heightened.Sub-event
  2. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions during the NATO summit.1 source
  3. Trump declared he is on Iran's kill list and dangled F-35 deliveries to Turkey.1 source
  4. During the NATO summit, Donald Trump insulted Iranian leaders, leading to rejection by Masoud Pezeshkian.Sub-event
  5. Trump criticized allies for lack of support in conflict, while the summit called for freedom of navigation and US strikes resumed.Sub-event
  6. US forces targeted Iranian infrastructure in retaliation following a summit held in Ankara.Sub-event
  7. Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara as US strikes were carried out to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, amidst Iranian attacks on bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.1 source
  8. Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island while Iran retaliated against US forces in Bahrain.1 source
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  1. Iran launches attacks against Israel and its proxies while Donald Trump attends the NATO summit in Ankara.Sub-event
  2. The NATO summit in Ankara coincided with Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes against Iran.Sub-event
  3. Iran escalates conflict by targeting Trump and Turkish President during NATO summit in Turkey.Sub-event
  4. During the NATO summit, Donald Trump made statements declaring that any ceasefire with Iran is over and that engagement with Tehran is futile.Sub-event
  5. Strikes follow shipping attacks; US ceasefire with Iran is likely dead during NATO summit.1 source
  6. Trump declared a US ceasefire with Iran following Iranian attacks near Hormuz during the NATO summit in Ankara.1 source
  7. Trump rejected negotiations with Iran as US forces struck Iranian targets during the NATO summit.1 source
  8. During the NATO summit, Donald Trump warned of renewed U.S. strikes against Iran, stating the U.S. had attacked Kharg Island and that strikes targeted Tehran.1 source
  9. Trump claims US military campaign crippled Iranian capabilities following the NATO summit.1 source
  10. Trump launched bombing raids against Iran as the NATO summit coincided with Iranian attacks on US bases.1 source
  11. Iranian attacks in Hormuz and US strikes escalate regional conflict while Trump attends NATO summit.1 source

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