Upon arriving at the NATO summit, the Dutch leader described Washington's actions as "absolutely necessary" and defended the importance of the international community responding firmly to provocations that threaten global stability.
According to the NATO leader, the U.S. intervention is a direct and justified response to the aggressions carried out by Iranian forces against three commercial vessels. Rutte emphasized that, in the face of Tehran's violation of peace terms, it is "absolutely crucial" for the United States to act firmly. "I think it was absolutely necessary because, when there is a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating it, it is crucial for the United States to react," the Secretary General stated to the media.
The operation, carried out by the United States Central Command (Centcom), involved a series of strategic attacks on over 80 targets in the Islamic Republic. Among the most notable actions was the neutralization of over 60 small boats belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the military command, these vessels aimed to undermine international trade security in this vital corridor.
Meanwhile, Tehran has denounced that the U.S. offensive has caused several injuries and constitutes a "clear violation" of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains that this agreement established a permanent ceasefire that Washington unilaterally broke. Iranian authorities have issued a "serious warning" about the possible repercussions of this breach, while NATO stands in solidarity with its main ally to ensure free navigation in international waters.