NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defence; Trump tempers fury as summit ends

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense during a summit in Ankara, despite earlier public threats regarding trade and foreign policy. The shift from public antagonism to private unity suggests a complex diplomatic strategy regarding Iran and alliance obligations.
U.S. President Donald Trump offered NATO allies an unexpected warm embrace as they wrapped up a key summit Wednesday (July 8, 2026) after earlier lashing out at them over their response to his war on Iran.
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