NATO countries are “coming together” to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.K. leading a multinational effort, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Sunday. “It is only logical that European countries needed a couple of weeks to come together,

Israel war with Iran has brought much turmoil and uncertainty to industries and transnational companies dependent on trade and energy since airstrikes began on Feb. 28. The

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led Iran to impose a USD 2 million toll for ships passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments.

The United Kingdom will allow the U.S. to use British military bases to carry out strikes against Iranian missile sites being used to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.K. government spokesperson confirmed Friday.

Gen. Michel Yakovleff is a frequent guest on French news programs known for blunt assertions and colorful language.

Although Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said there had not been an official U.S. request to Tallinn for help, he pointed to President Donald Trump’s broader call for NATO allies to provide assistance.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that his country would not consider helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian influence in the “current context.” The United States has pressed France and other NATO members to help facilitate the free flow of oil tankers and other vessels through the tiny,