NATO Secretary General discusses Iranian nuclear and missile threats

During the presentation of the 2025 NATO Annual Report in Brussels, Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Rutte emphasized that Iran's missile program poses a significant threat to NATO allies and Europe, specifically citing the range of Iranian missiles and a reported attack on the Diego Garcia base. He stated that the United States is currently working to degrade these nuclear and missile capabilities. The Secretary General characterized Iran as a source of regional instability. Addressing internal dynamics within the alliance, Rutte acknowledged that while NATO members hold differing opinions on various issues, there is universal agreement on preventing Iranian nuclear proliferation. He noted that as an alliance of democracies, diverse views are inevitable. Finally, Rutte reiterated NATO's long-standing position regarding Iran's military capabilities.