Tuesday, March 17, 2026

EU reluctant to join Trump mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign ministers have signalled reluctance to join President Trump's proposed mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

The German Chancellor says this war "is not a matter for NATO", and the alliance itself defended Europe's response, saying its members "have already stepped up to provide additional security in the Mediterranean".

Ross Cullen reports.