European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz

Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president's threat of a very bad future' for Nato unless it provides warships

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European countries have ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz, despite threats from Donald Trump that Nato faces a very bad future" if members fail to help reopen the vital waterway.

Germany ruled out participation in any military activity, including efforts to reopen the strait. There was never a joint decision on whether to intervene. That is why the question of how Germany might contribute militarily does not arise. We will not do so," the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said.