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Trump Begs Allies To Secure Hormuz And Gets Rejected
- Donald Trump publicly asked NATO and European allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz after launching military action against Iran.
- Allies including the UK, Germany and Greece refused or said they were not consulted, framing the US as an unreliable partner and pushing bilateral talks with Iran.
Iran Frames Fight As Deterrence Not Ceasefire
- Iran's foreign minister framed Iran's stance as not seeking a ceasefire but demanding a resolution that prevents repeat attacks.
- The message emphasized deterrence: Iran will defend itself and press the fight as far as necessary to change adversary calculations.
White House Argues Allies Benefit From US Strikes
- White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt argued allies should help because they benefit from the US removing Iran's threatening capabilities.
- Her justification relied on claiming US actions protect European and Gulf partners and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.