Mark Rutte tells NATO allies that Donald Trump is calling for rapid concrete commitments to secure the Strait of Hormuz

The NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, informed some capitals that the President of the USA, Donald Trump, has requested concrete commitments in the coming days to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, in the context of tensions with Iran. Rutte met with Trump in Washington, where the frustration of Washington regarding the lack of consultation with allies before and after the start of the conflict was discussed.

Although NATO will not intervene directly in the war with Iran, allies want to contribute to long-term solutions for Hormuz. Trump has frequently criticized NATO, calling it a "paper tiger" and threatening to withdraw from the alliance, accusing European allies of insufficient support.

Despite a two-week ceasefire announced by Trump, tensions continue to affect relations. The United Kingdom is leading an international group working on a plan to protect the strait, but there are no immediate solutions.

French President Macron and other European leaders emphasize that the reopening of Hormuz depends on a lasting agreement between the USA and Iran. European diplomats acknowledge the urgency from the USA, but stress that solutions must be appropriate and sustainable.