NATO, Iran and Donald Trump

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Trump says he was 'testing' NATO allies after Iran operation, says Italy, Germany and France turned him down
President Donald Trump said during a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he was "testing" NATO allies after the U.S. operation against Iran, naming which European countr...

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After America's 250th, Trump will test how far he can push NATO allies
'I was testing people': Trump in Ankara says NATO allies failed to support US during Iran war
Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s
U.S. President Donald Trump said he ​would lift sanctions off Turkey and make a ‌decision on a potential sale of F-35s to Ankara as he began a meeting on Tuesday ​with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan...

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Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. Strikes Iran After Vessels Were Hit in Strait
July 7, 2026 - US hits more than 80 Iran targets, reimposes oil sanctions
Trump says US should control Greenland and reiterates disappointment with NATO as summit kicks off
In a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the US president told reporters he would soon decide whether to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, despite a congressional ban.

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Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, heaps praise on Erdogan
Trump arrives at NATO summit in Turkey as he piles pressure on alliance

'NATO 3.0': Defense spending pledges face the Trump test

Leaders are expected to focus on whether Europe can turn higher defense spending into military power as Washington pushes allies to shoulder more of the burden.
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Cognitive test Trump took screens for signs of dementia, not intelligence levels

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The true test of Trump’s Iran agreement will come only if the fighting stops

The mixed martial arts fights at President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday party showcased the power of dominance and unequivocal victories.

Trump criticises Nato ahead of crunch Ukraine talks

President Trump has again criticised NATO after arriving for a summit of the alliance's leaders in Turkey. The summit is expected to focus on Ukraine, as Russia increases its missile attacks. We speak to our correspondent.

Trump moves NATO’s goalposts — again

Trump convinced members at last year’s summit to boost defense spending. And this year, he is pushing allies to buy American arms to help pay for that increase.