NATO chief says alliance won’t join war on Iran
Speaking to Germany’s ARD television from Brussels, Rutte said it is “really important” what the United States is doing “together with Israel” to degrade Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks to the media outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 10 October 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has praised the military actions of the United States and Israel against Iran but made it clear that the alliance has no plans to become involved in the Middle East conflict.
Speaking to Germany's ARD television from Brussels, Rutte said it is "really important" what the United States is doing "together with Israel" to degrade Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
However, he stressed that NATO as an alliance will not participate. "There are absolutely no plans whatsoever for NATO to get dragged into this or to be part of it," Rutte said, while noting that individual NATO allies may still choose to support US efforts.
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