Trump warns of ‘very bad’ future if NATO allies refuse to help open critical Strait of Hormuz
President Trump warned Sunday that NATO could face serious consequences if its members do not help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices climb amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump urged European countries and other nations that depend on Gulf oil to join a US-led initiative to secure the key shipping route, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil normally passes.
Trump emphasized that nations benefiting from the Strait should take part in protecting it. He noted that Europe and China are far more reliant on oil from the region than the United States.
“If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response, I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO,” Trump said. He also indicated that he might postpone his upcoming summit with China’s President Xi Jinping as he pressures Beijing to help ensure the Strait remains open.
The warning comes after Iran declared on Saturday that all countries except the US and Israel may transit the waterway. The statement followed a US airstrike on Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, a location crucial to Iran’s oil exports, signaling Tehran’s attempt to disrupt international cooperation.
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