Trump warns NATO’s future at risk over Strait of Hormuz tensions
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Donald Trump warned in a Sunday interview with the Financial Times that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization could face a “very bad” future if U.S. allies do not help open the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. President said, “It is completely normal for the beneficiaries of this strait to help ensure that no unfortunate incident occurs there,” noting that Europe and China rely heavily on Gulf oil, unlike the United States.
He added, “If there is no response to the U.S. request, or if the response is negative, I think that will lead to dire consequences for NATO’s future.”
He also warned that the upcoming summit in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, from March 31 to April 2, could be postponed if Beijing does not help open the Strait of Hormuz.
He added, “I believe that China should also help because it imports 90% of its oil through the strait.”
Trump stated, “We want to know before the summit,” adding that it “might be postponed,” without providing additional details.
Trump issued a call to several countries to send warships to help protect global oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which have been nearly halted since the outbreak of the war, causing energy prices, especially for oil, to rise to levels not seen in years.
The strait, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil production passes, is nearly completely closed due to Iranian strikes and threats.