- 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.
- The NATO summit in Ankara coincided with Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes against Iran.
- Trump visited Ankara for the NATO summit, during which tensions with Iran heightened.
US threatens economic isolation of Tehran while Trump praises Turkey at NATO summit, amid Turkey sourcing gas from Iran.
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Updated Oct 19
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US threatens economic isolation of Tehran while Trump praises Turkey at NATO summit, amid Turkey sourcing gas from Iran.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Turkey secures new energy and defense deals, including a diesel supply from Russia and reliance on Azerbaijan, while seeking US partnerships.Sub-event
US threatens Iran economically while Turkey sources gas from Tehran during NATO summit.1 source
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The entities involved
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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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Ankara
capital of Turkey