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Trump hails NATO leaders’ spending commitment, but lashes out at Spain.
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NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain
President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.
President Trump with the NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, in The Hague on Wednesday.
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NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain
President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.
President Trump with the NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, in The Hague on Wednesday.
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The alliance’s leaders will approve sizable spending increases, NATO’s chief predicts.
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Trump hails NATO leaders’ spending commitment, but lashes out at Spain.
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NATO Summit Opens as Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Takes Hold: What to Watch
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
The NATO summit will begin Tuesday in The Hague, with the American attack on Iran and defense spending expected to be major topics.
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What to Know about Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
About 10,000 troops are stationed at the base, which serves as the regional headquarters for the U.S. Central Command.
Loading humanitarian aid onto an aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base in March 2024.
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Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties
A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.
A Norwegian naval commando hoisted himself onto the deck of a ship during a NATO exercise in March.
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If Trump Joins Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Troops in Mideast Could Be Vulnerable
Iran’s leader vowed that his country would respond to any U.S. involvement in the war with Israel.
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What to Know About Israel’s Secretive Nuclear Weapons Program
Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at United Nations General Assembly last year. Experts believe that Israel has been expanding its secretive nuclear program.
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Walls Are Put Up Walls Around Israeli Displays at French Weapons Show
Israel called the move “outrageous.” A French official said Israeli companies were defying an agreement not to display so-called offensive weapons.
The closed Elbit Systems stand at the Paris Air Show on Monday.
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Israel and Ukraine Show How Drone Smuggling Is Powerful New War Technique
Launching weapons from within their territory forces adversaries to look not only outward but also inside for threats, one expert said.
People gathered on a hilltop in Tehran on Friday, after attacks by Israel.
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What Are Israel’s Defenses Against Iran?
Iran launched dozens of missiles on Friday and hit several sites in Israel, after waves of Israeli strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and military leaders.
Israel’s Iron Dome defense system over Ashkelon, Israel, in October, following a launch of missiles from Iran.
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What Are Israel’s Defenses Against Iran?
Iran launched dozens of missiles on Friday and hit several sites in Israel, after waves of Israeli strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and military leaders.
Israel’s Iron Dome defense system over Ashkelon, Israel, in October, following a launch of missiles from Iran.
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Israel’s Allies Voice Less Support and More Concern After Latest Attack on Iran
The reaction was noticeably different on Friday than it was after the last time Israel attacked Iran, when several countries provided backup and resources.
A damaged, burning building after a strike in Tehran on Friday.
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