Allied Nations Split Over Trump's Call to Send Warships to the Strait of Hormuz
【詳しく】ホルムズ海峡への艦船派遣 各国の対応分かれる
Summary
US President Trump has asked multiple countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to ensure freedom of navigation. UK Prime Minister Starmer said he is consulting allies on a workable plan, while German Chancellor Merz flatly refused to join any military operation to secure the waterway by force. The diverging responses highlight growing divisions among Western allies over how to respond to threats in the strategically vital strait.
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