NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sent a text of support to the president
Donald Trump has done something which some would find to be a cardinal sin — sharing a private text message.
The president will have many important figures in his phone, one being NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Trump has been making waves in the world of politics since he came back into office at the beginning of the year, his tariff hikes being one thing to get people talking. And he recently got involved in foreign affairs once more and ordered an air strike of Iran‘s nuclear facilities over the weekend.
The POTUS’ decision received a mixed response from fellow heads of state from around the globe. Some applauded Trump’s move in a bid to stop Iran developing nuclear weapons, while others expressed concerns about a full-blown war being started.
Donald Trump and Mark Rutte seen at this year’s NATO summit (Kin Cheung – Pool/Getty Images)
Someone in support of Trump’s air strike is Rutte, who took the time to text the president such sentiments.
“Congratulations and thank you for your decisive action in Iran, that was truly extraordinary, and something no one else dared to do. It makes us all safer,” Rutte’s message read, per The Telegraph.
Referring to the NATO summit that’s currently taking place in the Netherlands, Rutte added in his text sent yesterday (June 24): “You are flying into another big success in The Hague this evening. It wasn’t easy but we’ve got them all signed onto 5 percent!”
The percentage Rutte was referring to was how much of each country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will be spend on the military, a key demand of Trump’s.
Rutte and Trump have a good working relationship with one another (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Elsewhere in Rutte’s gushing text to Trump, he spoke of what Europe should expect at this year’s NATO summit, writing: “You will achieve something NO American president in decades could get done. Europe is going to pay in a BIG way, as they should, and it will be your win.”
In an update issued today (June 25), it was confirmed that the five percent has been agreed upon, meaning NATO member states will now spend five percent GDP annual on defense and security in the next decade, says BBC — European countries included.
Following the news, Rutte told summit-goers: “For too long, one ally, the United States, carried too much of the burden. That changes today.”
Also weighing in, Trump said the decision was a ‘great victory for everybody’.
The NATO official also spoke to reporters about his feelings on Trump sharing his private text messages, saying there was nothing in the message that needed to stay secret, and insisiting that without President Trump, the two percent target defense spending for all NATO countries would never have been reached.Featured Image Credit: Getty Images/Andrew Harnik
Topics: Donald Trump, Politics, Iran
Niamh Shackleton
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Published 12:45 18 Jun 2025 GMT+1
People think specific meal that the US army have been served is an ominous WW3 warning
It comes as tensions continue to escalate between Iran and Israel
As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to intensify people are fearful the US could be about to become more involved – and a lunch members of the army have been served has caused speculation over WW3 to ramp up.
In just a few days, tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated to new heights with both nations trading missile strikes.
US President Donald Trump has also been taking to social media to issue warnings to Iran and demand it agrees to the US’ demands or face further bloodshed.
This rhetoric already had people fearful we are on the verge of World War 3 erupting, as the middle east sees even more conflict.
However, one short video that is doing the rounds on social media has got people even more worried that the US army is gearing up for war.
People are fearful the US could about to get involved in WW3 (Getty Stock Image)
TikTok user melly.fits shared a video on the platform showing him and a group of people eating in military barracks.
This is all normal enough, but people have speculated the meal they are being served is a dead giveaway the conflict is about the intensify.
The video showed the soldiers being served steak and lobster, with plenty of fizzy drinks also available.
Many users questioned whether this was a ‘deployment meal’, a more extravagant spread served to army personnel before they are sent out on missions or into a conflict.
One user commented: “The “yeah, we are pretty sure you’re all about to die, have fun” meal.”
Another said: “Boost morale by serving what possibly could be their last meal.”
A third added: “The military will do a nice big meal right before deploying to an active combat zone. If you watch generation kill, the marine corps buys a s*** ton of pizza hut for the corpsman. Through this, they y realize they are about to invade Iraq before they get the official orders.”
With another writing: “A fancy meal is a sign for deployment. This association of fancy/good food and imminent combat comes from WW1 trench warfare. There soldiers were given good meals before an assault or push.”
However other people also pointed out this likely isn’t the true reason the soldiers were served lobster and steak, and that there was another explanation altogether.
People pointed out that it was recently the US army’s 250th birthday (Getty Stock Image)
As well as ahead of deployment, some former military personal pointed out on the post that similar meals are served for celebrations and special occasions.
And of course, the army recently celebrated its 250th birthday, with a parade – which also marked Trump’s 79th birthday – taking place over the weekend.
Other videos on TikTok have showcased that same meal but to mark this celebration.
So, while tensions may be raised in the middle east, the videos showing the lovely meal might not be as ominous of a warning as people think it is.Featured Image Credit: Getty Images/Omar Marques
Topics: News, US News, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel
Gerrard Kaonga
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Updated 12:42 24 Jun 2025 GMT+1Published 11:57 24 Jun 2025 GMT+1
Trump sends urgent warning to Israel after Iran reportedly breaks ceasefire
Donald Trump issued a warning to Israel not long after insisting a ceasefire had been agreed
Donald Trump has issued a warning to Israel, not long after insisting a ceasefire with Iran had been agreed.
Trump has continued to give updates on the US‘ involvement in the developing conflict between Israel and Iran.
The US president initially wrote on his social media platform that the situation could be de-escalating. He praised both nations and insisted that they would both have ‘prosperous futures’ and that ultimately the Middle East was the ‘real winner’.
Trump penned on Truth Social: “On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR.'”
Donald Trump previously insisted a ceasefire had been agreed between the two nations (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
He added: “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, ‘PEACE!’ I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS! Both Nations will see tremendous LOVE, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY in their futures.
“They have so much to gain, and yet, so much to lose if they stray from the road of RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH. The future for Israel & Iran is UNLIMITED, & filled with great PROMISE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!”
However, only hours later, accusations came in that Iran had reportedly broken the ceasefire agreement and continued to strike at Israel.
Iranian state media has denied reports that they fired a missile at Israel after the ceasefire was in place.
Following this, Trump issued his own warning to Israel, seemingly fearful the nation could retaliate.
Again writing on Truth Social, the POTUS alluded to a potential strike from Israel to Iran following reports that Iran had already broken the agreed ceasefire deal.
Israel has issued statements suggesting it may strike back against Iran (Daniel Torok/The White House via Getty Images)
He wrote on the platform: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”
Trump’s concerns over retaliation from Israel may be justified.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said: “Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.”
Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement following Iran allegedly breaking the ceasefire.
According to the BBC, he said he has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to ‘respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran’.
Israel has since claimed that it intercepted the two missiles, so it’s unclear if the strike caused any further damage.Featured Image Credit: Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla
Topics: Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Politics, World News
Gerrard Kaonga
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Published 16:49 23 Jun 2025 GMT+1
Donald Trump warns people to do one thing or risk ‘playing into the hands of the enemy’
Donald Trump issued a warning on Monday as the world awaits Iran’s response
Donald Trump has issued a warning as the world waits to see the response to his latest move.
Over the weekend, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran amid the Iran-Israel war.
Trump labeled the move a ‘very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan’ on Truth Social, while also claiming in his address to the nation that Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been ‘completely and totally obliterated’.
Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the US’ actions ‘will have everlasting consequences’, calling the country’s actions ‘extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal’.
Government officials around the world are now awaiting Iran’s response to the attack and there are fears that the country could disrupt the oil trade. Investors are keeping a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz oil supply route.
The Strait of Hormuz (Getty Stock Image)
Focus remains on whether Iran will limit or completely cut off access to this route, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply travels.
Taking to Truth Social Monday (23 June), Trump urged: “EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!”https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114732938285152785/embed
Current reports as of Monday suggest that US benchmark oil prices are just ‘marginally’ higher as investors have shifted to a ‘wait-and-see’ mode, according to NBC News.
However, the current oil price is the highest it has been since late January, although this is slightly below the overall average witnessed since 2023. With these levels, it equates to gasoline prices of around $3.30 a gallon, assuming oil prices remain at this level.
Wall Street analysts say the POTUS has once again instigated a wave of uncertainty into markets after introducing his tariffs earlier this year, however, many of the tariff hikes were paused.
Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen told Reuters: “All eyes remain on the Strait of Hormuz … and whether Iran will seek to disrupt tanker traffic.”
All eyes are on gas prices (aire images / Getty)
Some experts believe prices could increase in the short term, even without full-scale disruption. Hansen added that even the mere threat of interference could be enough to delay shipments through the Strait.
In a national address after the strikes, Trump told Americans: “Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror. Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success.
“Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace – if they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.”Featured Image Credit: Carlos Barria – Pool/Getty Images
Topics: Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, World News, Politics
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Updated 13:03 24 Jun 2025 GMT+1Published 12:29 24 Jun 2025 GMT+1
Donald Trump goes on explosive rant about Iran and Israel claiming they ‘don’t know what the f*** they’re doing’
Trump had firm words for both countries
Donald Trump swore during an explosive rant about Iran and Israel as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East.
Despite claims that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was in effect, Donald Trump snapped at both nations on a brief interaction with the press today (24 June).
Speaking on the White House lawn this morning, the president remarked the two nations ‘don’t know what the f**k they’re doing’.
This comes after Trump took to social media to insists that the situation was de-escalating and that both nations had agreed to a ceasefire after a feud that saw both countries exchange missiles.
A reporter asked Trump what he thought about Iran allegedly violating the ceasefire agreement and whether they were still dedicated to finding peace.
Trump answered: “Yes, I do believe [Iran is still committed to peace]. They violated it but Israel violated it too.”
Trump slammed both Iran and Israel about the ongoing conflict (C-Span)
He went on: “As soon as we made the deal Israel came out and dropped a load of bombs the likes of which I had never seen before.The biggest load that we have seen.
“I’m not happy with Israel, when I say you have 12 hours you don’t go out in the first hour and just drop everything you have on them.
“So I am not happy with them, I am not happy with Iran either but I am really unhappy if Israel is going out this morning.”
Reporters tried to ask the President more questions before he continued on with his rant.
He said: “We have basically have two countries that have been fighting for so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f*** they are doing, do you understand that?”
Trump then proceeded to walk away from the reporters. Take a look at the moment below:
Donald Trump snaps at Israel and Iran
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Despite Trump’s firm rhetoric speaking to reporters, on social media hours earlier he had remarked that the conflict was coming to an end and that he had been integral in broaching a ceasefire.
In a Truth Social post, he wrote: “He added: “Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, ‘PEACE!’ I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS! Both Nations will see tremendous LOVE, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY in their futures.
“They have so much to gain, and yet, so much to lose if they stray from the road of RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH. The future for Israel & Iran is UNLIMITED, & filled with great PROMISE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!”
Only a few hours after these posts, Trump issued a warning to Israel, seemingly fearful that the country would retaliate for Iran reportedly breaking the ceasefire agreement.Featured Image Credit: C-Span
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