European Allies Reject US Proposal for Joint Patrols in Strait of Hormuz

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, European allies of the United States have refused to support a U.S. plan for joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that a permanent ceasefire with Iran must be achieved before they will consider participating in such initiatives, as reported by Politico and cited by Mehr News Agency.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has indicated efforts to persuade the United Kingdom and France, but is encountering skepticism from European partners. A planned meeting in London concerning the Strait of Hormuz, involving officials from the U.S. and UK, is not expected to yield significant outcomes.

America’s allies continue to express dissatisfaction with what they perceive as the U.S.’s disregard for previous European warnings regarding potential military aggression against Iran. They harbor concerns about participating in this risky mission, feeling that the White House does not view them as equal partners.

This development follows a previous attempt by former President Trump to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which was met with considerable media attention but ultimately proved unsuccessful.