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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. Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

7 reports6 sourcesApr 9, 2026, 1:59 AM
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BBC NewsApr 9, 2026, 1:59 AM

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.

ABC AustraliaApr 9, 2026, 1:46 AM

Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

US President Donald Trump vents his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general as relations in the military alliance reach a crisis point over the Iran war.

Sky NewsApr 9, 2026, 1:40 AM

Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief

Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.

The Globe and MailApr 8, 2026, 11:06 AM

Trump meets NATO chief Rutte after suggesting U.S. could leave military alliance

Washington has repeatedly threatened to withdraw from NATO and denounced its European allies in recent weeks

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 10:06 AM

White House rebukes NATO over Iran before Trump meets alliance chief

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, April 8 - President Donald Trump believes NATO was \"tested and they failed\" during the Iran war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday, just hours before Trump was due to meet with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

ABC NewsApr 8, 2026, 12:50 PM

Trump expected to meet NATO leader as he considers leaving military alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is expected to meet with President Donald Trump to try to smooth over the president’s anger with the military alliance over the Iran war

BBC NewsApr 7, 2026, 8:55 PM

What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum

The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.

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