Trump urges NATO to reopen Hormuz Strait
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- President Donald Trump proposes a "Hormuz Coalition" and threatens to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub to force action (Axios).
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spokesman says the Iran war has "nothing to do with NATO," pushing back on Trump's appeal (official).
- South Korean protesters denounce Trump's security demand as overreach, fearing escalation (Al Jazeera).
- India Today characterizes Trump's push as a desperate bid to pull allies into a "Hormuz hurricane" that could destabilize the region.
Why it matters: Trump's push risks widening Middle‑East tensions and testing NATO's role.
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