'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister tells Euronews
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Key Points:
- Turkey’s Trade Minister Ömer Bolat stated that NATO allies are not obligated to assist the US and Israel in a war with Iran, emphasizing NATO's defensive nature.
- US President Donald Trump has urged NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to find a rapid solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including deploying military forces.
- Despite a tentative ceasefire aimed at restoring traffic, only a limited number of vessels have been able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- A coalition of about 40 countries, mainly NATO members plus Japan, South Korea, and Australia, is working on securing the waterway post-hostilities.
- NATO members have rejected US calls for military support in Iran, reaffirming their defensive mandate and noting they were not consulted before US strikes.
