President Trump Criticizes NATO Over Hormuz, Germany Offers Mine Clearance Support
President Trump has criticized NATO for its perceived inaction during the recent crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has declared fully open for passage. Trump expressed his dissatisfaction on Truth Social, stating that NATO leaders contacted Washington only after the situation appeared to ease. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated that Germany could contribute to clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a Europe-led mission, contingent on parliamentary approval and a U.N. Security Council mandate. U.S. officials, however, claim that American forces have already cleared the mines, questioning the need for further allied involvement. Germany's offer highlights its expertise in mine clearance, a skill honed through decades of operations in the Baltic Sea. 
