NATO Ready to Protect Alliance Member States, Says Rutte

NATO is in a state of high readiness and prepared to defend the member states of the alliance. This was stated by the alliance's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, in light of recent developments.

According to him, in recent weeks, the alliance has practically demonstrated its capabilities. In particular, it was noted that ballistic missiles launched from Iran, aimed at Turkish territory, have been successfully intercepted.

Rutte also referred to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that NATO allies hold a unified position on the issue of Iran.

Within the alliance, he stated, it is important that Iran does not possess either nuclear weapons or the capability to develop ballistic missiles.