Daily brief
President Donald Trump criticized NATO after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, complaining that the alliance 'wasn't there when we needed them.' The remarks, described by multiple outlets as Trump 'blasting' or 'attacking' NATO, came amid broader tensions over the US-led war in Iran. Several reports indicate the White House is exploring punishment for NATO allies that did not support the Iran conflict.
The US is demanding concrete plans from NATO allies regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to a news agency report.
Greenland's prime minister rebuffed remarks by Trump as NATO tensions rise.
Envoys from 30 NATO countries are set to visit Japan for insights into its relations with the US, a TV report stated.