European leaders have rejected President Trump’s demands for help in ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. Despite soaring oil prices, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Denmark have all declined to engage in military operations in the region. The UK is working on a plan to reopen the strait, while the EU is discussing ways to contribute without sending warships. NATO’s future is uncertain as Trump warns of consequences if his proposal is not supported. France suggests expanding a naval mission in the Red Sea, but Germany remains skeptical of the idea.
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