NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the military alliance is discussing with its allies how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that this key waterway must "reopen," UNN reports with reference to CNN.
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Speaking to reporters in Norway today, Rutte emphasized the importance of the strait, which has remained largely blocked due to the war with Iran, and said he was in contact with "many" allies on the issue.
"We all, of course, agree that the strait must reopen. And I know that allies are working together, discussing how to do it, what is the best way to achieve it," Rutte said. "They are working on it collectively to find a way forward."
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US President Donald Trump earlier this week criticized several NATO members after they rejected his demands to send warships to escort oil tankers through the strait.