Trump left without support - Allies refuse mission in Strait of Hormuz
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US President Donald Trump said allies were ready to support actions in the Strait of Hormuz, but European officials point to a lack of real readiness for such steps, Bloomberg reports.
Allies are slow to back the military mission
Washington is pushing for partners to help secure shipping near Iran’s coast, but according to European sources, there has been no concrete progress in establishing a naval mission.
The UK and France plan to discuss the issue at a separate meeting, but allies are not ready to "deploy assets until there’s a permanent ceasefire."
Focus on diplomacy
Talks are largely focused on diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between the US and Israel and Iran, rather than on military measures.
At the same time, even London and Paris have not reached full agreement on the format of a potential operation, including the role of the United States.
Diplomats prefer to wait for progress in peace talks before moving to concrete decisions.
Divisions within the coalition
France supports coordination with Iran and the involvement of countries that "haven’t antagonized" Tehran, while some allies see US participation as an undesirable factor.
At the same time, Paris and London agree on the need for a UN mandate, although securing one is complicated by the positions of key states.
Blockade and escalation risks
After the start of the military campaign, Iran restricted passage through the strait, triggering a rise in global energy prices.
In response, Trump called on allies to help restore navigation, but failed to gain support.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said, "There’s so many different complicated aspects to this." He added: "Iran holds a lot of the cards right now."
Waiting for decisions
A potential future mission involving dozens of countries is now being discussed, but planning remains at an early stage.
European states are considering various options, including escorting vessels or deploying specialized systems, but final decisions are being delayed until the situation stabilizes.
The US and Iran are holding active consultations on a new round of talks to end the conflict, which could take place as early as April 16. Islamabad and Geneva are being considered as possible venues, but no final decision has been made.
Iran has demanded compensation from five Arab countries, suspecting them of involvement in the US and Israeli military operation, and has accused them of facilitating aggression and violating international law.
