Trump Declares Ceasefire With Iran Over, Criticizes NATO and Spain
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- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran is over following recent strikes.
- Trump also criticized Spain for its trade relations and NATO for not providing sufficient support.
- He expressed disappointment with NATO, stating the U.S. provides protection without adequate reciprocation.
During a joint press conference in Ankara with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran has ended. Trump's remarks came after recent strikes against Iran, stating, "Tehran should not have nuclear weapons. We hit Iran hard last night. The ceasefire with Iran is over."
Tehran should not have nuclear weapons. We hit Iran hard last night. The ceasefire with Iran is over.
Trump also directed criticism towards Spain, announcing that the U.S. would halt bilateral trade relations, asserting that Spain is not a good partner for NATO. His comments underscored a broader dissatisfaction with the alliance, as he claimed the U.S. was not receiving the expected "yield" from NATO.
Spain is not a good partner for NATO.
"I am disappointed with NATO," Trump stated. "We protect, but they do not support." He reiterated his long-standing complaints that the U.S. bears a disproportionate burden in the alliance, providing security without sufficient contributions from other member states. The press conference occurred during Trump's visit to Turkey for a NATO summit.
I am disappointed with NATO. We protect, but they do not support.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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