NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Several NATO allies, including the UK and France, have refused to join a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz proposed by President Trump. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron publicly challenged the plan, saying their countries would not support it.

China also urged restraint and called for talks, blaming US policies for insecurity in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, and the US proposal has drawn widespread opposition from allies and other nations.