Pakistan, July 8 -- NATO leaders gathered in Ankara on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump renewed disputes over Iran, Greenland, and Europe's defence commitments ahead of the alliance's main summit session.

His remarks raised fresh questions about Washington's long-term commitment to NATO and increased pressure on European allies. The developments carry significant implications for transatlantic security, defence spending, and the alliance's future.

After arriving in the Turkish capital, Trump said he might have skipped the summit if not for his friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He also suggested that further reductions in US troop deployments across Europe remain possible.

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