Trump’s NATO tirade reveals base-access grievance amid Iran tensions
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Trump vented at NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about allies’ refusal to allow U.S. access to bases for Iran operations, highlighting a long‑standing grievance that European partners benefit from American security with little reciprocity. The closed‑door meeting yielded no specific demands; European leaders signaled continued Ukraine support and a push toward greater defense autonomy, while NATO remains intact.
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