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BBC World Service - Newshour, Trump pressures Nato to reopen Strait of Hormuz

On Monday, President Donald Trump urged NATO to send warships to escort commercial tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, saying, 'I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory- because it is their territory.'
Two weeks into the US‑Israeli war, Iran has effectively choked off maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian officials deny negotiations with the US until preconditions are met.
Several European governments including Germany, France and the UK have declined to join escort operations, and experts warned such missions in the Strait of Hormuz would be very dangerous.
Former White House energy adviser Bob McNally told '60 Minutes' there are no policy solutions to a prolonged closure, while U.S. military planning envisions degrading Iran's power first.
Amid diplomatic friction, European leaders remain hesitant to escalate after Trump argued that allies owe the U.S. for NATO and Ukraine funding.

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Politico

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Trump presses allies for Hormuz pledges, but not specifics

The White House wants a fast show of unity to calm oil markets, even as contributions remain murky and key partners hesitate to sign on.

16 hours ago

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USA Today

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Trump threatens NATO over Strait of Hormuz. Will they send ships?

President Donald Trump has said other countries should send ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. NATO and others seem hesitant about the Iran war.

17 hours ago·United States

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Trump fumes as NATO allies reject pleas for help to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Washington's allies say the US-Israeli war on Iran was launched without their consultation and therefore is 'not NATO’s war'

21 hours ago

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Euronews

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'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM tells Euronews

European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region.

1 day ago·France

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First Pages Trump Against Allies and Nato but Europe Leaves It on Hormuz

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How NATO countries are reacting to Trump's request for help with the Strait of Hormuz

NPR's A Martinez asks Ian Lesser of the German Marshall Fund of the United States how NATO regards President Trump's request for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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