Donald Trump says it would be "very bad for the future of Nato" if allies don't help secure the Strait of Hormuz - a critical waterway for global oil shipping. Aboard Air Force One, Trump also says he is speaking to "about seven" countries about "policing" the strait, adding that he "will remember" if they do not help
In an interview with the Financial Times, the US president says he expects China to help unblock the strait and could delay a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping if it doesn't
Article 5 of the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty specifically focuses on "an armed attack against one or more of them [the parties] in Europe or North America."
Like NATO did after 9/11.
But this?
Uh ... no.
Maybe the Israeli Navy can hop on over and play? But nicer than with the USS Liberty (en.wikipedia.org), please.
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