Updated 9 April 2026 at 21:23 IST
“The Secretary General is in contact with Allies about his discussions in Washington,” NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on Thursday. “It’s clear that the United States expects concrete commitments and action to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” she added. Trump Wants Concrete Commitments From NATO Partners In Next Few Days To Secure Strait Of Hormuz | Image:
Reuters/File Washington: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has briefed some capitals that U.S. President Donald Trump wants concrete commitments within the next few days for help securing the Strait of Hormuz, three European diplomats told Reuters on Thursday. Rutte met with Trump in Washington on Wednesday, amid tensions within the alliance over the Iran war.
“The Secretary General is in contact with Allies about his discussions in Washington,” NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on Thursday. “It’s clear that the United States expects concrete commitments and action to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” she added.
The U.S. president has repeatedly called NATO a “paper tiger” and threatened to withdraw from the 32-member transatlantic alliance in recent weeks, arguing that Washington’s European allies have relied on U.S. security guarantees while providing inadequate support for the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran.
“We note the frustration in Washington, but they did not consult allies either before or after starting this war,” said one of the diplomats.
“NATO as such would not play a role in the war against Iran, but allies want to be helpful in seeking longer-term solutions for Hormuz. With negotiations ongoing with Iran, this could be helpful,” the diplomat said. Although Trump said on Tuesday the attacks on Iran would be paused under
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