Rubio says US may review Nato ties after Iran war
April 1, 2026
Middle East Eye
Rubio says US may review Nato ties after Iran war Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States may need to reassess its relationship with Nato after the war with Iran, citing frustration over allies’ lack of support. “The president and our country will have to re-examine all of this after this operation is over,” Rubio said, questioning whether the alliance remains beneficial if members deny the US access to bases during a crisis.
Rubio also warned that any attempt by Iran to obstruct commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would violate international law. He said the waterway must remain open, adding that it would be secured either through Iranian compliance or a multinational effort to ensure freedom of navigation.
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