United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News on Wednesday that they would need to “reexamine” the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance following the conclusion of the war in Iran.

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"Why do we have billions and billions of dollars, hundreds of billions of dollars, over the years, trillions of dollars, and all these American forces stationed in the region… if in our time of need we’re not going to be allowed to use those bases?"

"I do think, unfortunately, we are going to have to reexamine whether or not this alliance that has served this country well for a while is still serving that purpose."

"Or has it now become a one-way street where America is simply in a position to defend Europe, but when we need the help of our allies, they’re going to deny us basing rights and they’re going to deny us overflight. I think these are very legitimate questions that we need to be asking."