Trump Expresses Disappointment with NATO Allies Over Iran War, Rutte Says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte revealed that during a conversation with him, US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with the actions of several allies regarding the war with Iran. Rutte noted that he understands the US leader’s dissatisfaction.

“He is clearly disappointed with many NATO allies, and I can see his point. But at the same time, I was also able to point to the fact that the large majority of European nations has been helpful with basing, with logistics, with overflights, with making sure that they live up to the commitments,” Rutte told CNN in an interview.

The NATO chief added that his conversation with the US president was “very frank and very open,” describing it as “a discussion between two good friends.”