Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to address NATO allies regarding President Trump's dissatisfaction with their support in the Iran war. Trump has expressed disappointment in countries like Spain for denying the U.S. access to military bases. European ministers are expected to reassure the U.S. of their commitment to security and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during the NATO meeting in Sweden.
- ▪Rubio will meet NATO allies for the first time since Trump questioned the alliance over the Iran war.
- ▪Trump is disappointed with NATO members not allowing U.S. base usage, particularly criticizing Spain.
- ▪European ministers plan to express readiness to assist with security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stanceSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSecretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Rubio is traveling to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 06:09 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 06:09 AMHELSINGBORG, Sweden May 22 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe.Before leaving for a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Sweden, Rubio said Trump was…
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