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New attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, says Nato chief

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The new attacks by the US on Iran were “absolutely necessary”, Reuters reports, citing Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte.

“When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react,” Rutte told reporters before a summit of Nato leaders in Ankara.

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a doorstep at the Nato leaders’ summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 8, 2026. — Reuters
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a doorstep at the Nato leaders’ summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 8, 2026. — Reuters
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