NATO allies have stated that they will not be included in the United States president's plan, Donald Trump, for the establishment of a blockade in Strait of Hormuz, signaling a clear division of positions within the alliance.

According to recent statements, some NATO countries have emphasized that they will only engage after the end of hostilities, supporting more of a stabilization mission rather than an intervention in the active conflict phase.

The US plan and military clarifications

Trump had stated that the US military would cooperate with international partners to restrict maritime traffic in the Strait, after talks with Iran over the weekend failed to reach an agreement.

However, US military authorities later clarified that any blockade would only apply to ships entering or leaving Iranian ports, limiting the scope of the operation.

Europe's position: "No involvement in war"

Key European countries such as Britain and France have stated that they will not participate in an active military blockade. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that his country will not be involved in the war and that the priority remains ensuring maritime navigation after the end of the conflict.

The French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a multinational initiative to guarantee freedom of navigation in the area, but only after conditions have been created for the cessation of hostilities.

NATO's stance and future role

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has stated that the alliance can only play a role in securing the Strait of Hormuz if all 32 member countries agree to a joint mission.

Several European countries have expressed their willingness to contribute, but only after reaching a sustainable ceasefire and an agreement with Iran that guarantees the safety of commercial ships.

New tensions between the US and its allies

The refusal of NATO allies to immediately support Trump's plan is expected to increase tensions within the alliance, at a time when relations between Washington and several European capitals are already sensitive.

Analysts warn that disagreements over strategy in the Strait of Hormuz could become another point of contention in transatlantic politics.