Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for Nato unless it provides warships

Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for NATO unless it provides warships

European countries have ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz, despite threats from Donald Trump that NATO faces “a very bad future” if members fail to help reopen the vital waterway.

Germany ruled out participation in any military activity, including efforts to reopen the strait. “There was never a joint decision on whether to intervene. That is why the question of how Germany might contribute militarily does not arise. We will not do so,” the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said.

He added: “This Iranian regime must come to an end,” but that “based on all the experience we have gained in previous years and decades, bombing it into submission is, in all likelihood, not the right approach.”

    • fizzle@quokk.auEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Exactly.

      “We need some ships to sail around and find out where the mines are. Some of you will explode, but thats what happens in war. Additionally, ill need to throw you under the bus when I make stupid decisions making a bad situation worse, because im incapable of taking responsibility for anything at all ever. Finally, I will tariff the fuck out of you because im a huge asshole and everyone pays attention to me when i tariff things.”