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NATO is viewed as the U.S.'s most important strategic military alliance, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

"I don't care if I have an agreement or not," Trump said. "The only thing we'd be asking for is what we were asking for before, about 'We want no nuclear.'"

The bill to block future IAEA inspections must be approved by the country's unelected Supreme National Security Council to be enacted.

Bush, who traded attacks with Trump as rivals in the 2016 GOP primaries, hailed the president for recognizing the Iranian nuclear threat and acting accordingly.

Those attending the summit were supposed to fly into the airport on Tuesday morning. However, the airport's rail system caught fire and will not be fixed until Tuesday night.

Trump said the Israel-Iran ceasefire is back in effect, after accusing both countries of violating the agreement overnight with overnight strikes.

"I think the ceasefire is unlimited. It's going to go forever," the president said Monday.

The end of hostilities will begin with a 12-hour ceasefire and, if held, will signal an end to the war, Trump said.

"I really knew in my heart that, if Iran didn't come to the table, that President Trump would make good on the threat," Pence said.

"Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice," said the message on the embassy website.