NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says
NATO's top commander stated that the alliance is not currently planning a mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Any potential operation would require unanimous approval from all 32 NATO members, many of whom have expressed opposition. While some allies see a role for NATO, significant reluctance exists to engage directly in the conflict.
- ▪NATO is not drawing up plans for a mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪A political decision from all 32 NATO members is required to initiate any mission.
- ▪Some NATO allies believe the alliance should play a role in Hormuz, but many oppose direct involvement.
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NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 03:53 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 03:58 AMListenBRUSSELS, May 19 - NATO is not drawing up any plans for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz and would need a political decision to do so, its top commander said on Tuesday, amid suggestions by some members that the alliance could play a role there.Any decision to launch a mission would require the approval of all NATO's 32 members and several have already signalled opposition, although no formal proposal has been presented so far, according to diplomats."The conditions under which NATO would consider operating in the Strait of Hormuz are ultimately a political decision," said U.S.
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