The head of NATO visited Washington, insisting the alliance is helping the United States.
President Trump did not consult the allies before launching a war on Iran,
then talked of leaving the alliance when some refused to help.
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The ceasefire in the war with Iran has yet to cease all fire.
Gulf states are still intercepting Iranian attacks.
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Continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
The country declared a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes killed more than 250 people in a single day.
Hezbollah held its fire yesterday but shot rockets into northern Israel this morning.
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President Trump met with the NATO Secretary General Mark Ruda at the White House on Wednesday.