NATO chief confident spat over Strait of Hormuz can be resolved

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Source: DPA International

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte signalled optimism that a spat between US President Donald Trump and European allies over the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved.

"I am confident that allies, as always, will do everything in support of our shared interests," Rutte said on Thursday. "We will find a way forward."

On Sunday, Trump had suggested in media remarks that NATO may have a "very bad" future if allies don't help ensure safe passage for commercial shipping through the strait. European allies, however, quickly ruled out participation in a potential military operation to secure fuel shipments.

The Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route and the only path from The Gulf to the open sea, has been effectively blocked by Iran in retaliation for US and Israeli airstrikes. The blockade has triggered price surges.

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Sure we will. After Trump is dead.

[Tim S]

1. Sure... just stop bombing & pay Iran reparations and the problem is solved

[groundloop]

2. NO!!!!!!! DON'T CAVE TO THE ORANGE BASTARD.

Just explain to him that it's his mess and he needs to clean it up.

[Miguelito Loveless]

3. This guy is delusional

or a quisling.

[maxsolomon]

4. He's saying the right words to help calm the situation.

It's basic diplomatic language. "It's all going to work out."

[Miguelito Loveless]

6. Acting as though US actions

are in any way sane is enabling.

[maxsolomon]

7. OK, well his job is to keep NATO functioning.

MFer isn't going anywhere for 2 years and 10 months (AFAIK). A little placating is probably smart.

Did you see the conciliatory statement coming out of Canada today? Same stuff.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221109335

[Miguelito Loveless]

9. The.normalization

of extremist behavior is what got us in the mess in the first place. Decades of people accepting the unacceptable. Politicians, the media, the military, and even the Supreme Court which accepted extreme unconstitutional actions and immunized them.

[OC375]

5. LNG

They can't afford any more problems with it, from either side of this mess.

It was inevitable they get involved, but they had to try and see if Trump would bend first.

FWIW, I don't think Trump really wants them there to share command, coordinate with, or work around, so it's probably a good thing to have a proctor now.

[Marcuse]

8. Many weasel words in those two sentences.

"I am confident that allies, as always, will do everything in support of our shared interests," Rutte said on Thursday. "We will find a way forward."

[Skittles]

10. yup

it's the political version of "corporate speak"