NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the United States’ latest strikes on Iran were “absolutely necessary,” following renewed tensions in the region. Multiple outlets report that the U.S. carried out a new wave of attacks on Tuesday, after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has intensified pressure on a ceasefire described as fragile. In parallel, the U.S. revoked a license that had allowed Iran to sell oil.
The reports also cite Rutte’s public defense of the strikes, linking them to the maritime attacks on commercial vessels and to concerns over regional security. One outlet adds that the U.S. targeted more than 80 sites, and that Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on facilities linked to the United States. The same account notes the developments are taking place ahead of a planned 2026 NATO summit in Ankara. Overall, the sources present the U.S. actions as a response to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with NATO aligning its message with Rutte’s view of necessity amid ongoing military and diplomatic strain.
