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US President Donald Trump has expressed his gratitude to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his support regarding potential American operations against Iran.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the US leader shared his appreciation in a post on the Truth Social media platform.
The statement follows a recent interview Rutte gave to Newsmax, in which he indicated that NATO could potentially invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty—the collective defense clause—in the context of US operations involving Iran. The Secretary General emphasized that alliance members remain prepared to defend their territories amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In his social media post, US President Donald Trump wrote, "Thank you to our wonderful NATO Secretary General," acknowledging the alignment between Washington and the alliance leadership. This interaction underscores the strategic coordination between the United States and NATO regarding regional security threats and the principle of collective security.
Article 5 of the Washington Treaty is the cornerstone of NATO, stating that an attack against one ally is considered an attack against all allies. Historically, it has been invoked only once, following the September 11 attacks on the United States. The current discussions regarding its potential application reflect the heightened geopolitical volatility in the Middle East and the alliance's commitment to integrated defense strategies under the leadership of US President Donald Trump and Secretary General Mark Rutte.
