Differences in US public and behind-the-scenes policies regarding NATO and the Strait of Hormuz
National newspaper reported on contradictions in Washington's NATO policy. According to the publication, US officials behind closed doors do not behave as aggressively as in public statements.
At the G7 meeting in France, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not ask allies to immediately send forces to the Strait of Hormuz. He agreed with the view of the Europeans, who were ready to ensure the security of the strategic lifeline only after the fighting ended. Rubio emphasized that Washington does not expect Europeans to immediately participate in hostilities but called for preparations for the establishment of a post-war alliance to ensure security in the Strait.
Last month, US President Donald Trump called on countries dependent on oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz to help lift the blockade. He hopes that China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and other countries will send ships to the region. However, Britain and Germany refused to provide military assistance, noting that the conflict in Iran was not a NATO matter.
At the end of March, Trump announced the possibility of the US leaving NATO due to lack of support in clearing the Strait of Hormuz and invited countries to liberate the waters in the Persian Gulf.
