- President Donald Trump has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Nato allies, demanding they send warships to the Strait of Hormuz within days, amid threats to withdraw US forces from countries deemed resistant.
- Nato chief Mark Rutte told European leaders that Trump expects partners to make concrete military commitments, casting the demand as an “ultimatum,” according to Der Spiegel.
- It comes as Trump has reportedly been cataloguing which partners supported or opposed his war in the Middle East and weighing the removal of US forces from countries that resisted.
- He has continued to complain about Nato during the conflict as the ceasefire between Trump and Iran is on the verge of collapse, with Iran accusing Israel and the US of violations due to Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the deal was struck.
- Iran's deputy prime minister called Israel's actions a “grave violation” and warned of a “regret-inducing” response if attacks on Hezbollah continue, while also threatening to withdraw from peace talks.
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