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Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's defense commitment
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth states U.S. NATO commitment depends on Trump after European allies' lack of support in Iran.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: declined to reaffirm NATO's collective defense
WHEN: Mar 31, 2026 at 10:43 AM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: European allies failed to stand with the U.S. in the war against Iran.
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