Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit
Marco Rubio indicated that President Trump's disappointment with NATO allies regarding their involvement in the Middle East will be a key topic at the upcoming NATO summit in July. He emphasized the importance of addressing these issues at the leadership level, particularly concerning military support in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is also expected to adjust its troop presence in Europe amid ongoing commitments in other regions.
- ▪Trump is disappointed that NATO allies have not been more involved in military operations against Iran.
- ▪Rubio stated that the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara will be one of the most significant in the alliance's history.
- ▪The U.S. is expected to reduce its troop numbers in Europe, which has raised concerns among NATO allies.
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Rubio speaking with journalists during a meeting of Nato foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden on Friday. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ReutersView image in fullscreenRubio speaking with journalists during a meeting of Nato foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden on Friday. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ReutersNatoMarco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summitSecretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of Hormuz Europe live – latest updates Dan SabbaghFri 22 May 2026 12.29 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 12.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more actively involved in attacking Iran, the US secretary of state has said,…
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