Germany and Greece have announced they will not participate in a US-led military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a call from President Donald Trump. According to Al Jazeera, a German government spokesperson stated that the ongoing war involving Iran has no connection to NATO, and Germany will not take part in it or in any military effort to keep the strait open. The spokesperson emphasized that there will be no involvement of any kind as long as the conflict continues.

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis also confirmed that Greece will not join any military mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The US had urged allied nations to help secure the strategic waterway amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but several European countries have shown reluctance to participate.

The refusal by Germany and Greece highlights divisions among Western allies over military engagement in the region and signals a cautious approach by European governments toward escalating conflict near Iran.