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Europe will one day thank Trump for 'shaking' it out of its 'complacency': UK defense chief
The U.K. defense secretary stated that Europe will eventually thank President Trump for prompting NATO allies to take greater security responsibility. He acknowledged Trump's blunt approach while reaffirming the U.K.'s refusal to support U.S. offensive military action against Iran and highlighted collaboration on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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