US leaders question NATO ties amid European standoff on Middle East war

The United States is signaling serious doubts about its NATO commitment as tensions rise over European noncooperation in the ongoing Iran conflict. President Trump has sharply criticized European allies for limiting support to U.S.-led operations in the Middle East, labeling them “cowards” in heated social media posts. Adding to the strain, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, once a staunch NATO advocate, suggested the alliance’s future may face reevaluation after the war. Rubio’s remarks highlight