New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
US Central Command said more than 80 precision strikes hit air defenses, radar and missile systems after three tankers were attacked.
- On Tuesday, US Central Command launched over 80 strikes against Iran, hitting radar sites and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats following Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hours before the strikes, Washington revoked Tehran's oil export license, describing the Iranian military action as a "clear and dangerous violation of the ceasefire" aimed at ending the war.
- Iran retaliated with strikes against Bahrain and Kuwait, while explosions were reported in Kharg Island and Bandar Abbas; maritime authorities raised the threat level to "severe."
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the strikes "absolutely necessary" ahead of a leaders' summit in Ankara, reaffirming the "complete commitment of the United States to NATO."
- President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with the alliance during a Tuesday appearance, claiming the US is not "treated well" and demanding that Europeans and Canadians equalize their defense spending.
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According to the army, new attacks are necessary for free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
'Absolutely Necessary': NATO Chief Backs US Strikes on Iran
Discussions are centred on advancing NATO's 5 per cent defence spending goal, expanding defence production and industrial cooperation, and ensuring continued long-term military assistance to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
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The Independent (US)US attacks on Iran were ‘absolutely necessary’, says Nato chief
US strikes Iran in response to new attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran come just 20 days after both sides signed a memorandum of understanding that was meant to guarantee the security of this shipping lane, which is crucial for global hydrocarbon trade.
The NATO Secretary-General defends the new US attacks on Iran after attacks against tankers in the Strait of Hormus. The US military flies attacks on more than 80 targets. For Trump, the ceasefire is over.
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