US ally answers Trump's call on Strait of Hormuz: 'Part of a diplomatic effort'
Romania has responded to a call from the Trump administration for allied support in the Middle East by allowing U.S. access to its military infrastructure. The Romanian Foreign Minister emphasized that while Romania is not participating in the war, it is committed to a diplomatic effort to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This move reflects the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and some European allies regarding defense cooperation.
- ▪Romania has allowed U.S. access to military bases for defensive operations related to tensions with Iran.
- ▪The Romanian Foreign Minister stated that Romania is part of a diplomatic effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Romania's government approved the use of its military infrastructure for regional security efforts.
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War With Iran US ally answers Trump's call on Strait of Hormuz: 'Part of a diplomatic effort' Romania also requested its first-ever UN Security Council session after a Russian drone hit a residential building By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published June 2, 2026 2:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video EXCLUSIVE: European FM says Bucharest answered Trump’s call for allied support amid Iran tensions, Russian drone strike Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Ţoiu told Fox News Digital that Romania allowed U.S. access to military infrastructure for defensive operations while pushing for an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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