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1 week ago

U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes

Israel's defense minister says the military has killed two top Iranian commanders in a targeted strike. Iran did not immediately confirm the killings. Meanwhile, some of the U.S.' European allies have refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage blocked by Iran amid the conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Trump's war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help? | Editorial

Trump's military dominance over Iran proves insufficient without allied support, as Iran's strategy of widening conflict and disrupting global oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz strains Western alliances and transforms military advantage into political vulnerability.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

'Blackmail is also not what I wish for': America's allies are ghosting Trump on Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

President Trump initiated a war with Iran without allied consultation and now seeks international military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but most allies are refusing or remaining silent.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

The Iran war 'is not NATO's war:' EU allies demand clarity from Trump after he asked for their help | Fortune

European countries demand clarity on Trump's Iran war objectives and timeline before committing military support to Persian Gulf security operations.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

German Chancellor tells Trump 'this is not our war, we have not started it' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NATO allies resist Trump's demands for military assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns about escalation and questioning the necessity of European involvement in a US-led operation.
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3 weeks ago

A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war

Our position has been very clear from Day 1. The facts are clear. The Spanish government is not going to authorize the use of the bases in Rota and Moron for these military actions. No single country should act as a guardian of the world. We have international rules.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran

Spain denied the US permission to use its military bases for attacks on Iran, citing violations of international law and UN charter compliance requirements.
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