News and updates about NATO

Trump at NATO:

'I'm number one on Iran's kill list'

President Donald Trump declares NATO stronger and more united than ever, insists Tehran's nuclear program has been crippled, and vows that the Islamic Republic will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

'I'm number one on Iran's kill list'

President Trump:

Netanyahu has been a 'great wartime prime minister'

Speaking alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, President Donald Trump praises Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wartime leadership, saying Israel’s security depended on strong leadership, while discussing Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and regional developments.

Netanyahu has been a 'great wartime prime minister'

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Macron's awkward meeting with Turkish First Lady

Video from the NATO Summit shows an awkward exchange as Emmanuel Macron attempts to greet Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan with a kiss.

Macron's awkward meeting with Turkish First Lady

'They're cuckoo'

Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'

US President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime's actions and said that the US would probably conduct strikes against Iranian targets again.

Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'

Trump: MoU with Iran is dead, they are crazy

US President Donald Trump says military hit Iran hard in late-night strikes, calls Iranian leadership 'a bunch of scum.'

Trump: MoU with Iran is dead, they are crazy

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Netanyahu sends urgent message to Trump before Turkey meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Iran’s funeral for ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports of an alleged rift with President Donald Trump and the relations with Turkey

Netanyahu sends urgent message to Trump before Turkey meeting

US warns Poland of possible Russian invasion

According to a report in Poland, Washington warned of scenarios of invasion, an air attack, or drone strikes in the coming months.

US warns Poland of possible Russian invasion

Trump may revive F-35 deal at NATO summit

Trump is expected to attend the NATO summit in Ankara and meet with Erdogan, with the focus on the possibility of returning Turkey to the F-35 aircraft program.

Trump may revive F-35 deal at NATO summit

Fighter jets scrambled to Israeli flight over Hungary

Hungarian jets were launched after an Arkia Airbus A321 on the Tel Aviv-Prague route failed to establish contact with Hungarian air traffic control.

Fighter jets scrambled to Israeli flight over Hungary

Not withdrawal, but pressure:

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

US President Donald Trump is considering redeploying forces within NATO, signaling pressure on allies over support during the Iran conflict.

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

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Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

President Trump drew anger in France after publicly mocking President Macron and saying he was abused by his wife.

Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

From Neutrality to Necessity:

The Gulf’s "Turning Point" must cement a Middle East NATO

The Abraham Accords laid the economic and diplomatic groundwork, but the crucible of the current war has forged the true alliance, as Iran attacks GCC states. Opinion.

The Gulf’s "Turning Point" must cement a Middle East NATO

When POTUS demands NATO recognition, he should demand an apology

If there is one nation that has stood on the front lines of global security, often at great cost and with minimal support, it is Israel. But instead of being thanked, it is condemned. Op-ed.

When POTUS demands NATO recognition, he should demand an apology

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

The US President once again attacked European countries that refuse to join the campaign against Iran. "We are not interested in assistance from NATO countries."

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

'Not Our War'

Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

Several NATO member states have rejected a demand by U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in protecting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

An Ally turned Adversary:

President Trump should sever ties with Sánchez’s Spain

President Trump’s warning that trade relations with Spain could end should be just a first step if Sanchez does not cease to undermine America's war effort. Opinion.

President Trump should sever ties with Sánchez’s Spain

For second time:

NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkey

Iranian ballistic missile entered Turkish airspace and was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense elements. This is the second time NATO intercepted an Iranian missile since the war began.

NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkey

Spain at the Crossroads:

Pedro Sánchez, NATO evasion, and Western moral clarity

NATO reticence, rhetorical hostility toward Israel, equivocal strategic alignments, and domestic fragility - form the basis of a growing critique: that Spain under Sánchez is repositioning itself at the margins of Western strategic consensus. Opinion.

Pedro Sánchez, NATO evasion, and Western moral clarity

Unprecedented:

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile

NATO air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace.

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile

Turkey removes its mask:

NATO’s Islamist ally chose Tehran over Washington

Erdogan mourns Khamenei while blocking US bases. His behavior is that of a state sponsor of terrorism. Opinion.

NATO’s Islamist ally chose Tehran over Washington

NATO under strain

How History, Geography, Energy, and the Middle East deepen internal divisions, and why disunity endangers liberal democracy. Opinion.

NATO under strain

Report:

Trump's Greenland deal keeps Danish sovereignty intact

Trump and NATO’s Rutte discussed a Greenland framework that keeps Danish sovereignty while expanding US strategic presence, according to Axios.

Trump's Greenland deal keeps Danish sovereignty intact

Britain develops ‘Iron Dome’-style system

UK building a defence system modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome to protect cities and infrastructure from Russian missiles and drones, addressing a major capability gap across NATO.

Britain develops ‘Iron Dome’-style system

The NATO Ally in America’s backyard:

Why the Venezuela-Turkey connection is a ticking time bomb

The most dangerous lifeline for the Venezuelan dictatorship today isn't Havana or Moscow. It is Ankara. Opinion.

Why the Venezuela-Turkey connection is a ticking time bomb

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally

President Trump announces Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally during a White House dinner with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally

The NATO Compromise:

How Turkey’s latest defiance undermines American security

The actions of the past week confirm that Turkey views its relationship with the West as a transaction to be leveraged, not a commitment to be honored. Opinion.

How Turkey’s latest defiance undermines American security

The Ukraine War will be ended on the battlefield

The Russians, as Trump realizes, want Ukraine as a demilitarized, deradicalized neutral state with no connection to NATO. They can only get that on the battlefield and they will continue until they do. Opinion.

The Ukraine War will be ended on the battlefield

President Trump:

'The ceasefire is going well, I'm so proud of them'

President Trump and the NATO Secretary General spoke today about the Israel-Iran ceasefire at the NATO 2025 summit.

'The ceasefire is going well, I'm so proud of them'

4 US soldiers found dead after going missing in Lithuania

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announces deaths of 4 soldiers who went missing during a training exercise at a base 6 miles from the border with Russian ally Belarus.

4 US soldiers found dead after going missing in Lithuania

Is Russia planning to attack another European country?

Head of Germany's intelligence service says Putin may 'examine NATO's Article 5', which states attacking a NATO member constitutes an attack against all members.

Is Russia planning to attack another European country?

No Admittance for Turkish Ottomans (NATO)

Are Western nations aligning with global Islamic ambitions? Can a nation pursuing Islamist revivalism remain a credible member of NATO? Opinion.

No Admittance for Turkish Ottomans (NATO)

Over Gaza war:

Turkey blocking cooperation between NATO and Israel

Sources tell Reuters that Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner until there is an end to the conflict.

Turkey blocking cooperation between NATO and Israel

Erdogan's invasion threats:

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey

Minister Israel Katz instructs Foreign Ministry diplomats to engage with all NATO members after Turkish president threatens to invade Israel.

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey

British General:

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

The head of the British army recently stated that both men and women in Britain must be ready to fight if NATO goes to war with Russia.

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

US, EU, NATO and 44 countries blast Houthi rebels' hostilities in the Red Sea.

International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Israel

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi: “It is of great importance to explain throughout Europe the security challenges in the region.''

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Israel

Cleared for publication:

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

In 2022, a Russian pilot fired air-to-air missiles at a British plane, despite a comrade trying to stop him.

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

Beyond the conflict in Ukraine

It appears there is a firm Western, particularly American, stance committed to the strategic defeat of Russia. Op-ed.

Beyond the conflict in Ukraine

Terrorism problem solution offered. Think "Mandate."

How do the UN, NATO and the Arab League allow defenseless Gazans to suffer the tyrannic rule of Hamas without trying to help?. Op-ed.

Terrorism problem solution offered. Think "Mandate."

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish President agrees to forward Sweden's application to join NATO to his parliament for approval.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey:

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden's failure to prevent Quran-burning raises questions about Sweden’s possible NATO membership.

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

5th generation F35 stealth aircraft deploy to Poland

Royal Netherlands Air Force F35A Lightning based out of Leeuwarden Air Base joins NATO's Eastern Flank.

5th generation F35 stealth aircraft deploy to Poland

Why is NATO turning to East Asia?

NATO is mulling the possibility of Russia achieving its goals in Ukraine and China taking a similar military step towards Taiwan. Op-ed.

Why is NATO turning to East Asia?

NATO commits to Ukraine membership in the future

NATO chief says Finland and Sweden will soon join alliance and paves the way for Ukraine to join in the future.

NATO commits to Ukraine membership in the future

Poland military on heightened alert after missile explosion

Poland putting some military units on a heightened state of readiness after missiles reportedly fired by Russia land in the country.

Poland military on heightened alert after missile explosion

Kremlin:

Nuclear world war will be ‘catastrophic for all mankind’

Moscow issues dire warning less than a day after NATO warns Russia not to consider hitting Ukraine with nuclear strike.

Nuclear world war will be ‘catastrophic for all mankind’

Russia may be planning nuclear weapons test near Ukraine border

NATO intelligence briefing details Russian plan to test nuclear "doomsday weapon" as show of strength.

Russia may be planning nuclear weapons test near Ukraine border

Russian nuclear sub with ‘doomsday weapon’ disappears in Arctic

Next gen Belgorod submarine able to trigger 1,600 foot ‘radioactive tsunami’ leaves cold water base without a trace.

Russian nuclear sub with ‘doomsday weapon’ disappears in Arctic

NATO condemns Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

In response to annexation, Zelenskyy submits 'accelerated' application for Ukraine to join NATO.

NATO condemns Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

Putin warns West: 'I am not bluffing' over nuclear threat

Prior to announcing the mobilization of 300,000 extra troops, Putin issues a stern warning to the West and NATO.

Putin warns West: 'I am not bluffing' over nuclear threat

German chancellor: ‘NATO was never a threat to Russia’

Chancellor Olaf Scholz describes Putin's invasion of Ukraine as 'completely absurd' and part of a plan to take over swaths of Europe.

German chancellor: ‘NATO was never a threat to Russia’

US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Motion backing NATO membership for Finland and Sweden approved in Senate by an overwhelming majority of 95-1.

US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Report: Boris Johnson to be named head of NATO

With support from the UK, other member states and Ukraine, Johnson is rumored to be the top pick to replace NATO's leader this fall.

Report: Boris Johnson to be named head of NATO

Watch: Biden makes another stumble on the world stage

'I'm getting overly anxious', said the President as he confused two leading European nations.

Watch: Biden makes another stumble on the world stage

NATO office in Texas removes display honoring Nazi ace

Following complaints from Jewish staffers, NATO office on Texas Air Force Base removes print of storied Nazi combat pilot and his plane.

NATO office in Texas removes display honoring Nazi ace

Russia launches missile attack on crowded Ukrainian mall

At least 13 dead and many injured after Russia fires barrage of missiles at busy shopping centre.

Russia launches missile attack on crowded Ukrainian mall

NATO chief: Russia-Ukraine war 'could last years'

Meanwhile, NATO plans to upgrade Ukraine's weapons to NATO-standard.

NATO chief: Russia-Ukraine war 'could last years'

'Rude provocation' - Russian warship violates NATO waters

Denmark accused Russia of 'aggressive provocation tactics' after a warship violated its territorial waters on two occasions.

'Rude provocation' - Russian warship violates NATO waters

At a hundred days into Russia's war on Ukraine, what's next?

For the sake of those suffering and with the global effect of the loss of Ukrainian wheat exports, we must consider realpolitik. Opinion.

At a hundred days into Russia's war on Ukraine, what's next?

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

The Turkish President says there's no reason for his country to accept Sweden and Finland's bids since they will end up 'just like Greece.'

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids