Report: Trump threatened to stop military aid to Ukraine unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reportedly insisted that key U.S. allies in Europe issue a statement vowing support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which they had previously deemed impossible so long as the Iran war continues

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reportedly insisted that key U.S. allies in Europe issue a statement vowing support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which they had previously deemed impossible so long as the Iran war continues

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10:29 PM • April 01 2026 IDT

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to stop military aid to Ukraine if U.S. allies in Europe don't join Washington's efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the discussions.

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