New attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

July 08, 2026 05:22

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ANKARA: The new ​attacks by the US on Iran were “absolutely necessary,” NATO Secretary ‌General ‌Mark Rutte ​said ‌on ⁠Wednesday.

“When ​you have ⁠a ceasefire and Iran is basically ⁠violating the ceasefire, ‌I think ‌it ​is ‌totally ‌crucial that the US forcefully react,” Rutte ‌told reporters before a ⁠summit of ⁠NATO leaders in Ankara.