US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt weapons supplies to Ukraine unless European nations agree to join a proposed coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial Times.
The move signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s efforts to shift more responsibility onto its allies amid rising tensions in the Gulf, a region critical to global energy supplies and maritime trade, reports Al-Jazeera.
The report indicates that the proposed coalition would focus on protecting shipping lanes and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of oil and goods through the Strait, which has faced severe disruptions in recent weeks.
The warning has raised concerns among European capitals, as it links continued military support for Ukraine to broader geopolitical commitments in the Middle East, potentially reshaping alliance dynamics and defense priorities.
