Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.

European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.

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Pentagon email obtained by Reuters reveals US anger at Spain and the UK as Iran war tensions persist.

Could the US withdraw from NATO?
The war in Iran has deepened a rift in the transatlantic alliance, raising questions about whether it can endure.
US president meets NATO chief, expresses disappointment over member states failing to back war on Iran.
The US president has lashed out at European partners for declining to contribute military forces to the war on Iran.

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher explains what Trump’s latest criticism of US allies means.

Rubio tells AJE: no Iran nukes, reopen Hormuz; goals in weeks; indirect talks; slams Spain/NATO; no regime change aim.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about Iran war objectives.

Marco Rubio said it was “very disappointing” that NATO allies blocked the use of their bases for the US’s war on Iran.
Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending.