Former NATO chief says he doesn't think allies will be pulled further into Middle East conflict

Mar 14, 2026 - 14:00
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Former NATO chief says he doesn't think allies will be pulled further into Middle East conflict
Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg

The former secretary general of NATO says he doesn't think allies will be pulled further into the conflict in the Middle East, but he's concerned the ongoing war with Iran will benefit Russia's economy and take the world’s attention away from the invasion of Ukraine.