NATO Allies Reject Trump's Hormuz Mission; Trump Floats Leaving Alliance

UK, France, Germany, Australia, and Japan declined combat roles in protecting the Strait of Hormuz, citing lack of legal basis and no clear US strategy. Trump responded that leaving NATO is 'something to think about.' The EU foreign policy chief formally rejected Trump's demand. France maintains its own defensive escort posture with 19 warships including the Charles de Gaulle.