European leaders offer military help to secure Strait of Hormuz
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European nations are offering military assistance to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz following heightened tensions, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump asserts the waterway is functional despite a standing U.S. naval blockade. This situation escalates due to the Strait's critical economic importance as a global oil transit route and ongoing geopolitical friction, notably between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. blockade and calls for a "broader agreement" suggest a desire to renegotiate or enforce stricter terms related to regional security and Iran nuclear program, leveraging economic pressure and military presence to achieve strategic objectives.