NATO says it is prepared to defend allies amid Iran report
By The BriefBrief
NATO said it is prepared to address any threat and “will always do what is necessary to defend all Allies” amid a Financial Times report that Iran considered strikes on US military locations in Europe. A NATO official also said NATO intercepted four ballistic missiles Iran launched toward Turkiye this year, citing deterrence as effective.
WHO:NATO official
WHAT:NATO official said the alliance is prepared to defend allies against threats tied to reported Iranian strike plans targeting US military locations in Europe.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:NATO’s remarks were a response to a Financial Times report that Iran considered carrying out attacks against US military locations across Europe.
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