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By Goli Innocent
US president Donald Trump has warned that the future of NATO could be in jeopardy if member countries fail to support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil passage disrupted by tensions involving Iran.
Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said NATO allies must take greater responsibility in protecting the strait, which serves as a key route for global oil shipments.
“If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO,” Trump said, adding that countries benefiting most from oil flowing through the Gulf should help ensure the route remains open.
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The Strait of Hormuz has become a major point of concern in the ongoing Middle East tensions, with fears that disruption to the corridor could significantly impact global energy supplies.
Trump noted that the United States had previously supported allies in major conflicts, including assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia, and argued that European nations should now play a role in safeguarding the strategic waterway.
He disclosed that Washington was already in talks with “about seven” countries regarding possible cooperation to reopen the route and restore safe passage for oil shipments.
Rising uncertainty over the conflict has rattled oil markets, pushing US benchmark West Texas Intermediate above $100 per barrel while Brent crude climbed past $106 amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions.
