NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, stated that Europe supports US actions in Iran

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated to the BBC that Europe "fully supports" the actions of the United States in Iran, emphasizing that Iran poses a threat to Europe, Israel, and the surrounding region. Rutte mentioned that Europe is also intensifying efforts following recent operations in Iran.

In the context of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to allow the U.S. to use British bases for "defensive" strikes against Iran, Rutte stated that legal aspects needed to be resolved before permission could be granted. He also refrained from commenting on whether he was informed about the U.S.-Israel strikes but noted that he had many discussions with American officials, highlighting the close coordination between Washington and NATO.

Rutte clarified that NATO's involvement in operations in Iran is not planned, emphasizing that the actions are led by Americans and Israelis. The war in the Middle East has escalated, resulting in an increasingly severe military toll, following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a joint operation.