16 days have passed since the war that broke out between America, Israel and Iran. The war is affecting these countries as well as other countries of the world. The movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has also been affected; to secure it, US President Donald Trump had appealed to the allied countries to send warships here, but these hopes of Trump on Hormuz seem to be getting a setback. Many countries are seen clearly refusing to do so.
What is Britain’s stance?
During a briefing from Downing Street on Monday morning, Keir Starmer said Britain was working with allies on a viable plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but he made clear it would not be a NATO mission.
Germany refused
Germany has also refused to send warships. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected President Donald Trump’s demands. He said, ‘This is not our war, we did not start it.’
South Korea did not take the decision
South Korea has also not taken any decision yet on Trump’s request. On Sunday (March 15), South Korea’s presidential office said the country would ‘communicate closely with the US on this matter and make a decision after careful review.’
Even Japan is not ready
Japan also does not seem to be launching any kind of security operation in the current situation. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi clearly said in parliament on Monday (March 16), ‘In the current situation in Iran, we are not currently considering launching a maritime security operation.’
Australia also refused
Australia has also refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Cabinet member Catherine King also refused to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz in an interview with state broadcaster ABC on Monday (16 March).
China’s stance is not clear
A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington did not say whether Beijing would accept Trump’s request, but said all parties have a responsibility to ensure stable and uninterrupted energy supplies.
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