US President Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on European allies to commit military forces in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of talks with Iran on Friday.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte informed European leaders that the US President expects concrete commitments for Hormuz in the next few days, including the deployment of warships or other military capabilities.
Trump stated on Truth Social that NATO would not understand anything without pressure, sparking concerns about the US-NATO relationship.
The White House is considering withdrawing US troops from NATO countries who were allegedly unhelpful during the Iran war, with some members of the Trump administration supporting the plan.
The European Union has rejected the idea of a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that freedom of navigation must be ensured with no payment or toll whatsoever.
