Summary
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over after recent Iranian attacks on commercial ships. He criticized Nato allies for not supporting U.S. military actions against Iran and renewed demands about Greenland and defense spending during the Nato summit in Ankara.Key Facts
- President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is over and called Iran’s leaders “scum” and “sick people.”
- The U.S. launched strikes on more than 80 Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and revoked a sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports.
- Trump criticized Nato members, especially Spain, for not meeting defense spending goals or supporting U.S. military actions against Iran.
- The United Kingdom initially refused U.S. access to RAF Fairford airbase for bombing missions but later allowed limited attacks on Iranian missile sites.
- Trump renewed his demand for Greenland, saying it is very important to the U.S. but not to Denmark.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Denmark would defend Greenland and confirmed it is not for sale.
- Nato members agreed to gradually raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, except Spain, which rejected the target.
- Nato leaders prepared a draft communique to emphasize mutual defense, but tensions at the summit remain high.
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