North Atlantic Treaty Organization is discussing the possibility of deploying forces to help protect commercial shipping through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains blocked into July, Bloomberg reported, citing senior alliance and diplomatic officials.
According to Bloomberg, the proposal has backing from several Nato members, though the alliance has not yet reached the unanimous consensus required for any formal mission. Leaders of Nato countries are scheduled to meet in Ankara on July 7 and 8, where the issue is expected to feature prominently in discussions.
