United States Urges NATO Allies to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

The United States has launched a diplomatic initiative, reportedly at a closed-door meeting in Brussels, pressing its NATO allies to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) and withdraw from its founding Rome Statute. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker urged member states to abandon the tribunal and halt all material assistance, warning that Washington would be "watching closely who stands with America." European diplomats expressed strong reservations, with France reaffirming its unwavering support for the ICC.