The US Secretary of State admits that Washington will have to re-evaluate the relationship between the United States and NATO, but only Trump will make the final decision. Rubio had already criticised allied countries, while praising Portugal for its cooperation and permission to use the Lajes Base.
United States to re-examine relationship with NATO after the end of the war in Iran
Wednesday, 1 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte or OTAN) is a 32-member alliance facing pressure to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime routes. Disagreement among members regarding this military involvement has led to warnings about the organization's future stability. Portugal has been a member since NATO's founding in 1949 and hosts a major Joint Force Command in Oeiras.
