NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, just two weeks before the NATO summit. This visit comes as the Pentagon is assessing the U.S. military presence in Europe, amid Trump's ongoing criticisms of NATO and claims that the U.S. bears a disproportionate share of military spending.

NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to address and ease tensions with President Trump regarding NATO's stance on Iran, in anticipation of the upcoming NATO summit next month, according to Al Jazeera.

Former President Donald Trump criticized NATO for its insufficient involvement in the ongoing war in Iran during a conversation with NATO chief Mark Rutte. Rutte highlighted the importance of US military bases in Europe, emphasizing their role in supporting the US efforts in the conflict.

Security forces in Ankara, Turkey, detained over 200 individuals suspected of having links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State, during raids conducted ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the summit alongside leaders from the 32-member alliance.

US President Trump held discussions with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the Ukraine conflict prior to the NATO summit in Ankara. The conversations centered on finding a settlement in Ukraine.

During a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized European nations for their lack of support in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. He expressed dissatisfaction that NATO members did not participate in military efforts, stating, "We didn’t need your help."