US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington may reconsider its relationship with NATO following the end of the Iran conflict, raising fresh questions about the future of the transatlantic alliance.
In an interview with Fox News, Rubio said there was “no doubt” the United States would need to reassess the partnership once hostilities conclude, including evaluating its overall strategic value to American interests.
He noted that the final decision would rest with US President Donald Trump, while emphasizing that he had long been a strong supporter of NATO during his time in the Senate due to the advantages it provided, w.com reports.
Rubio highlighted that a key benefit of the alliance has been access to military bases across Europe, enabling the United States to project power globally. However, he warned that if those bases can no longer be effectively used to defend US interests, the alliance risks becoming “a one-way street.”
His remarks come amid growing tensions between Washington and its European allies, many of whom have resisted calls to become directly involved in the Iran war. Several NATO members, including France, Germany and the United Kingdom, have instead pushed for a diplomatic resolution since the conflict began.
The comments underscore a widening divide within NATO as the war continues, with the alliance facing renewed scrutiny over its cohesion and strategic direction in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.
