Published: Mar 17, 2026, 23:15 IST | Updated: Mar 17, 2026, 23:15 IST
President Trump urged NATO allies-including Japan, South Korea, and Germany-to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Several nations reportedly resisted, citing risks and existing U.S. military presence on their soil. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized non-intervention until the conflict ends. Global tensions rise as diplomacy falters.