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European countries push NATO as U.S. role recedes

Filed: May 08, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: European countries are rethinking NATO as the U.S. decision-making and strikes related to Iran inflame tensions.
WHO: European countries
WHAT: European countries emerge as NATO leaders and push to rethink the alliance
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: President Trump’s decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran.
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