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Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war
Trump expressed disappointment to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that alliance members did not support the US military campaign against Iran, claiming the US 'demolished' Iran without assistance. Rutte defended the allies, highlighting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from European bases during the conflict.
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