Trump to Attend NATO Summit Following US Strikes on Iran and Ceasefire Announcement

President Donald Trump departed for the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, shortly after launching strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and announcing a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. This marks his first meeting with European U.S. allies since returning to the White House in January.

Iran retaliated with strikes at a U.S. base in Qatar, but no Americans were harmed. Trump later announced a ceasefire between the two countries to end hostilities.

However, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with both Israel and Iran for violating the ceasefire. The conflict between the two nations is expected to be a major topic at the summit, following Trump's early departure from the G7 summit in Canada to address the crisis back at the White House.

During the NATO summit, Trump aims to push for an increase in defense spending by member nations. He also plans to engage in bilateral meetings with world leaders and address the impact of the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

This summit is significant as it marks Trump's reengagement with NATO, an alliance he has criticized in the past. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, world leaders are keen to see how Trump's America First policy will shape American alliances overseas.

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