Europe balks at Trump's Hormuz plan as NATO debates role in widening Iran conflict
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European governments, led by Germany, the UK and Italy, refused Trump's demand to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to reopen the waterway, arguing it would not be their war and urging diplomacy instead; EU ministers remain divided on expanding naval missions in the Red Sea, while Israel launches strikes on Iran and drone incidents disrupt the region, heightening tensions and energy-market volatility.
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- Israel, US continue strikes in Iran, Trump calls on allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz The Hill
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