Trump Accuses Allies of Insufficient US Support; NATO Secretary General: Europe Has Heard
NATO Secretary General stated that European nations have "understood" President Trump's message regarding insufficient support for the US in the Iran war, assuring that agreements on military base usage are being implemented.
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Central News Agency (Yerevan CNA 4th comprehensive foreign report) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said today that European countries have "understood" the message conveyed by U.S. President Donald Trump, and are ensuring that agreements regarding the use of military bases are being implemented.
Reuters reported that Trump accused some NATO countries of not supporting the U.S. enough in the Iran war. The U.S. announced on the 1st its plan to withdraw 5,000 troops stationed in Germany, further highlighting his dissatisfaction with European allies.
Rutte told reporters today at the European Political Community summit in Armenia: "Yes, there is some disappointment from the U.S. side, but the Europeans have heard it."
"They are now making sure that all bilateral base agreements are being implemented."
NATO member Spain has stated that military bases within its territory may not be used for the war against Iran.
But Rutte said that other NATO countries, including Montenegro, Croatia, Romania, Portugal, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, are fulfilling requests for base usage and other logistical support.
Rutte also mentioned that "more and more" European countries are pre-deploying military assets such as mine countermeasures ships and minehunters near the Persian Gulf, preparing for the "next phase."
Multiple European countries have stated their willingness to participate in ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after the war ends. (Compiler: Yang Chao-yen) 1150504
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Reuters reported that Trump accused some NATO countries of not supporting the U.S. enough in the Iran war. The U.S. announced on the 1st its plan to withdraw 5,000 troops stationed in Germany, further highlighting his dissatisfaction with European allies.
Rutte told reporters today at the European Political Community summit in Armenia: "Yes, there is some disappointment from the U.S. side, but the Europeans have heard it."
"They are now making sure that all bilateral base agreements are being implemented."
NATO member Spain has stated that military bases within its territory may not be used for the war against Iran.
But Rutte said that other NATO countries, including Montenegro, Croatia, Romania, Portugal, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, are fulfilling requests for base usage and other logistical support.
Rutte also mentioned that "more and more" European countries are pre-deploying military assets such as mine countermeasures ships and minehunters near the Persian Gulf, preparing for the "next phase."
Multiple European countries have stated their willingness to participate in ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after the war ends. (Compiler: Yang Chao-yen) 1150504
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