"We expect from the US and Israel to inform us, to include us into what they're doing there and to tell us if these goals are achieved. Once we have a clear picture of that, we believe we need to move into the next phase, namely, defining a security architecture for this entire region, together with the neighbouring states."
"NATO had not made any decision on assuming responsibilities in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump on Sunday called for a naval coalition to deploy warships to secure the key Gulf waterway, through which about one-fifth of the world's oil shipments transit. The strait has essentially been shuttered as a result of the war, which has seen the US and Israel launch deadly attacks across Iran since February 28."
"Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said on Monday that Greece would not engage in any military operations in the Strait of Hormuz while Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy was not involved in any naval missions that could be extended to the area."
European Union foreign ministers have rejected US President Donald Trump's call for a NATO naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israeli military operations against Iran and soaring oil prices. Germany, Greece, and Italy have explicitly declined participation in military operations in the waterway, through which one-fifth of global oil shipments transit. German Foreign Minister Wadephul emphasized the need for transparency from the US and Israel, followed by a comprehensive regional security framework involving neighboring states. European leaders propose diplomatic engagement and regional cooperation rather than military intervention, despite the significant impact of the conflict on global energy markets.
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