In brief
Donald Trump flies to Ankara for a NATO summit amidst escalating U.S.–Iran tensions. The summit covers not only the latest Iranian strikes but also defence spending and Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland. BBC’s Frank Gardner provides insight into why a ‘black cloud’ hangs over the unity talks, highlighting political divides and strategic uncertainties.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Turkey to attend the NATO summit, following a sharp rise in tensions between the United States and Iran.
The latest exchange of missile strikes is only part of the agenda – defence spending and Trump’s repeated interest in buying Greenland were also raised.
BBC analyst Frank Gardner explains how these developments have cast a "black cloud" over the summit’s discussions of unity and cooperation.
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