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Rutte the 'Trump whisperer' faces a fresh test as Trump turns on NATO over Iran

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces Donald Trump's frustration regarding the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Trump criticises allies and questions NATO's relevance. Rutte, known as a 'Trump whisperer', works to maintain U.S. involvement in the alliance. The war itself is outside NATO's operational scope. Rutte emphasises NATO's defensive role and its focus on its own territory.

9 Apr 2026 5:52 pm