Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference
Summary
President Trump is holding a news conference at the end of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The U.S. recently launched strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships, and the NATO alliance showed support while President Trump urged members to increase their defense spending.Key Facts
- President Trump plans a press conference on the last day of the NATO summit in Turkey.
- The U.S. conducted strikes on Iran following attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the U.S. strikes "absolutely necessary" and expressed support.
- President Trump wants NATO countries to spend at least 5% of their yearly GDP on defense.
- President Trump praised Turkey’s President Erdoğan and is considering letting Turkey rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program.
- Turkey was removed from the F-35 program in 2019 due to using Russian defense technology.
- The U.S. recently revoked Iran’s permission to sell oil after Iranian attacks on tankers.
- President Trump is meeting with world leaders at NATO, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, as the Ukraine conflict remains unresolved.
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