‘New attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary’: NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended the latest round of US attacks on Iran, calling them “absolutely necessary” in light of what he described as Iranian violations of the ceasefire. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday before a NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara, Rutte said Washington’s forceful response was warranted given the circumstances. “When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react,” he said.