Afghanistan, April 2 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to travel to Washington next week for a planned visit, as tensions rise between the United States and several key European allies.
A NATO spokesperson confirmed that Rutte's trip has been scheduled in advance, though no detailed agenda has yet been made public. The visit comes at a highly sensitive moment for transatlantic relations, with growing political strain over the war involving Iran.
The visit follows fresh criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has lashed out at European allies over their refusal to support efforts linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also reportedly renewed threats to reconsider Washington's future role in the alliance.
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