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.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Republican senators at the Capitol on Wednesday, amid growing frustration among them regarding his attempts to shift their legislative agenda. This marks Trump's first attendance at a closed-door Senate GOP luncheon in over a year, where he has been advocating for a proof-of-citizenship voting bill.

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."

Top European leaders from Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Germany met in Berlin for E5 talks to express their commitment to providing strong support for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in July. The discussions focused on reinforcing alliances and strategies to assist Ukraine amid ongoing tensions in the region, according to Al Jazeera.