Middle East conflict, Rutte: NATO will defend every inch of allied territory

NATO chief Mark Rutte stressed on Tuesday that the military alliance is "not involved itself" in what is happening in the Middle East, but that it will "defend every inch of NATO territory" if necessary.

Speaking during a visit to North Macedonia, Rutte said Iran is a threat to the wider region, "an existential threat" to Israel, as well as "a major threat to us here in Europe."

"Let's be absolutely clear about what's happening here. Iran is close to equipping itself with a nuclear capability and a ballistic missile capability," he said.

"I think we are all better off with him gone (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in an attack on Saturday) and with the nuclear and ballistic capacity defeated and degraded as we speak."

Rutte reiterated that the operation was carried out by the US and Israel, and while some allies are offering support, this is done on a bilateral basis.

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