NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement
BRUSSELS — NATO's top commander convened a videoconference earlier this week to facilitate possible contributions to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson told Reuters, adding that this is not a NATO mission. “Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe hosted a meeting of interested Allies at the chief of defence level on Wednesday, 19 Aug 26, in order to…
NATO's top commander hosted a videoconference with interested Allies to discuss potential contributions to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a spokesperson for the alliance's top commander, U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich. The spokesperson emphasized that this is not a NATO mission, as NATO allies have sought to avoid direct involvement in the Iran conflict and are focusing on plans outside the alliance to reopen the strait. France and Britain have led efforts to build a coalition to address the issue.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Iran and Oman discuss resuming talks over Strait of Hormuz middleeasteye.net
- NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement al-monitor.com
