European Allies Decline US Request for Military Support in Strait of Hormuz

European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, rejected a call from US President Donald Trump to join a military effort against Iran and deploy ships to the Strait of Hormuz. The rebuff occurred on Wednesday, with Merz expressing doubts about the US-Israeli rationale, despite agreeing that Iran should not threaten its neighbors. This response highlights divisions among allies over Middle East policy.