Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over, Criticizes NATO at Ankara Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over on Wednesday as he arrived at the NATO summit in Ankara, where he also criticized the alliance over its stance on Iran and Greenland and threatened to halt trade with Spain.
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is Over
Speaking to reporters at the summit, Trump said the ceasefire with Iran had effectively ended following U.S. strikes on Iran and Tehran's subsequent attacks on U.S. military bases in the Gulf.
"As far as I'm concerned, it's over," Trump said when asked whether the truce was still in effect. "It's just a waste of time dealing with them."
Trump Criticizes NATO Over Iran
Meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the opening of the summit, Trump said he was dissatisfied with the alliance's position on Iran.
"I'm very upset with NATO," he told reporters.
Trump said NATO members had refused to support the United States against Iran.
"I'm not happy with NATO because of the fact that they didn't want to help us with the number one state sponsor of terror, that's Iran. They were unwilling to help us."
Trump Threatens to End Trade With Spain
Trump also targeted Spain, criticizing Madrid's defense spending and its failure to support Washington during the conflict with Iran.
"Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," he said upon arriving at the summit.
Trump Renews Greenland Push
Trump also renewed his call for the United States to control Greenland, describing the territory as strategically important and criticizing NATO allies for opposing the idea.
"Greenland is a big problem for us," he said. "It's very important for the United States, but it's not important for Denmark."
"We need it for protection of the world, not just the United States. It doesn't help Denmark, but it helps us."
Trump's remarks came as NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for a summit expected to focus on regional security, defense spending, and the alliance's strategic priorities.
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