<h1>NATO Secretary-General sends private congratulatory message to President praising Iran action and defense spending achievements</h1> A NATO Secretary-General sent a private congratulatory message to a US President regarding decisive action in Iran, praising the leader's extraordinary efforts that made everyone safer. The message, later posted on social media, commended the President for securing NATO members' commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defense - something no American president had achieved in decades. The flattering tone appeared aimed at building rapport ahead of a NATO summit. The message was confirmed authentic and transmitted through government staff, though questions arose about the messaging platform used and record-keeping requirements for presidential archives.