Pakistan, April 9 -- Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO following a closed-door meeting with Secretary-General Mark Rutte, highlighting growing tensions between the United States and its European allies.

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The two leaders met for nearly two hours in Washington, where discussions were described by Rutte as "frank and open." However, the talks appeared to do little to ease disagreements, particularly over NATO's role in recent geopolitical conflicts. Trump has been openly dissatisfied with the alliance, especially after member states declined his call to support U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.

Prior to the meeting, Trump had suggested that the United States could recons...