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Rubio questions why U.S. is in NATO after allies
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: Rubio says the U.S. is asking why it is in NATO after allies did not back a reported Iran war.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Rubio questioned why the U.S. is in NATO after allies did not back a reported U.S. Iran war and said the U.S. may shrink available military capabilities.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Rubio reacted to reports that allies did not back a U.S. Iran war and said the U.S. is asking why it is in NATO.
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