The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from Nato

The president, a longtime critic of Nato, has stepped up his rhetoric after allies refused to join the US-Israel war on Iran

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

US to ‘blast Iran back to Stone Ages’ until strait open, despite truce call

Donald Trump has said Iran’s new head is ‘much less radicalised and far more intelligent than his predecessors’.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Trump claims Iran wants ceasefire as Starmer seeks to calm UK economic fears

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: ‘No matter how fierce this storm, we are well-placed to weather it.’

Evening Standard · Apr 1

'One leg in uniform, one in a suit': How one young German is helping reshape Europe's security

Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

Euronews · Apr 1

Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair boss

Michael O’Leary said disruption to jet fuel supplies was not expected until May.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

US to reconsider relations with NATO over Iran, Rubio warns echoing Trump threat

The United States is reassessing its role in NATO citing disappointment with European allies. EU leaders have stressed they will help in the Strait of Hormuz once hot phase of war is over, but insist NATO is a defensive alliance.

Euronews · Apr 1

Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war.

Euronews · Apr 1

Strait of Hormuz Remains Choked in Iran Conflict as Limited Transits Resume Under Iranian Control

The strategically vital Strait of Hormuz stayed largely closed to normal commercial traffic Tuesday as the month-long Iran conflict continued, with only a handful of vessels transiting daily under tight Iranian oversight while the U.S. and allies debated military options to restore freedom of navigation and global oil flows.

International Business Times · Apr 1

Starmer dismisses ‘noise’ after Trump says he is considering pulling out of Nato

The Prime Minister insisted he would not change his position on Britain’s involvement with the war against Iran, despite pressure to do so.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Trump issues fresh Nato threat amid Iran war

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The Independent UK · Apr 1