U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the NATO alliance must be beneficial for all member countries as leaders prepare to meet in Helsingborg, Sweden. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Rubio said any alliance should include a clear understanding of expectations, framing the upcoming talks as part of broader efforts to align members’ positions. He also said he expects the Helsingborg meeting to help set the groundwork for the next NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara, Turkey later this year. In a separate comment related to regional security, Rubio said a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran would be unacceptable. The remarks link NATO planning with concerns about wider international maritime and security issues, while emphasizing process and shared expectations among alliance members. The statement reflects a U.S. view that upcoming discussions should clarify commitments and roles within NATO ahead of the Ankara summit.