Report: Britain and France Refused to Join Trump's Task Force in the Strait of Hormuz
The news site "Politico" reports that Britain and France rejected the Trump administration's demand to join the international naval task force for ensuring freedom of navigation and protecting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According…
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Britain and France have rejected a US request to join an international naval task force in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Politico. They told Washington they do not want to be drawn into direct military conflict and will only consider future security roles after calm is restored. The decision highlights a divergence in strategy between the US and its European allies regarding the region.