Iran Conflict — 2026-03-18

European Allies Unanimously Reject Trump's Demand for Naval Coalition to Reopen Hormuz

NATO partners and EU allies publicly rejected Trump's proposal for an international naval coalition to break Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. No country has agreed to contribute warships. The refusal underscores allied reluctance to be drawn into a conflict they view as a US-Israeli initiative, leaving Washington relying solely on CENTCOM assets for freedom of navigation.

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