Trump Claims Major Iran Strike at NATO Summit; Alliance Silent on Details

At the Ankara NATO summit on July 8, Trump said the U.S. "hit" Iran "very hard" the previous night, calling Iranians "scum" and "evil people." He also stated allies disappointed him by not supporting action against Iran. NATO's official statements contained no mention of any military operation, leaving unclear whether Trump's strike was unilateral, coordinated outside NATO channels, or rhetorical escalation ahead of alliance business.