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Trump Discusses NATO Defense Spending and Iran Policy Ahead of Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NATO members for not backing his military campaign against Iran. The remarks came two weeks before a scheduled alliance summit.
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U.S. President Donald Trump met with NATO officials on June 25, 2026, and stated that alliance members have not joined U.S. military actions regarding Iran. The meeting occurred as preparations continued for next month's NATO summit.
NATO officials presented data during the meeting showing increased European defense spending. The presentation addressed Trump's prior statements on alliance members' defense expenditures and collective defense commitments. NATO officials stated, "NATO allies want to hear your lead."
The administration is proceeding with planned jet engine sales to Turkey. The transactions follow previously approved plans and are scheduled ahead of the NATO summit. Congressional sanctions on Turkey's defense sector remain in place.
No statements from Turkey's foreign ministry regarding the jet engine sales appear in the source materials. The operators of vessels referenced in connection with U.S. military actions on Iran have not been publicly identified by the U.S. government.
