Since February 28 this year, 5,000 aircraft have taken off from European military bases in support of US military operations against Iran, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, APA reports.
He emphasized that it is open to debate whether US military operations against Iran would have been possible without Europe’s support.
Nevertheless, Rutte stated that Europe is unable to protect its own “backyard” and currently needs the United States, but will be able to do so in the future.