Marco Rubio pledges to ‘reexamine’ NATO membership after US denied access to European military bases for Iran war: ‘One way street’

Potential Shift in US Foreign Policy: Rubio Suggests NATO Reevaluation In a recent interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Senator Marco Rubio hinted at a significant change in the US approach to international relations, specifically with regards to NATO membership. Rubio, a long-time advocate for the alliance, stated that the US would "reexamine" its commitment to NATO following a potential war with Iran. As a senator, Rubio has consistently highlighted the strategic importance of NATO, citing its access to European military bases as a key benefit for the US. However, his comments suggest that the ongoing tensions with Iran may be forcing a reevaluation of US priorities, potentially leading to a significant shift in the country's foreign policy stance.

Rubio, who noted as a senator he was “one of the strongest defenders” of NATO because of the access it provided the US to European military bases, told Fox News host Sean Hannity that membership in the transatlantic alliance would be "reexamined" after the Iran war.