US Secretary of State Rubio Says America May Reassess Relationship with NATO
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US Secretary of State Rubio Says America May Reassess Relationship with NATO

01 April, 2026.USA.29 sources

Rubio says US may reexamine NATO relationship after Iran war ends due to European reluctance. European allies blocked bases and airspace for Iran operation, prompting reassessment of US-NATO ties.

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Rubio Criticizes NATO

Rubio said the US may need to reassess its relationship with NATO after the Iran war.

The president and our country will have to re-examine all of this after this operation is over

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He called the alliance's lack of support very disappointing.

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Rubio assailed members for denying access to military bases.

G7 to Help Unblock Strait

NATO members have largely rebuffed Trump's requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio said the strait will be open one way or another.

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Spain and Britain Block US

Italy refused US bombers access to Sigonella air base.

Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain.

Trump Signals Possible Exit

Trump has repeatedly lashed out at longtime U.S. allies.

He called NATO a paper tiger.

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The final decision over NATO membership would be made by Trump.