
BRUSSELS, March 2 (Reuters) - NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday he discussed Iran and regional security with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, adding both leaders agreed on the importance of the alliance's 360‑degree security approach and its readiness to deter and defend against threats from any direction.
"We are always ready to deter and defend against any threat, from any direction," Rutte said on social media platform X.