Is the Strait of Hormuz becoming a tool for testing unity inside Western alliances?

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IRAN’S PLAYING DIVIDE-AND-CONQUER WITH HORMUZ AND IT’S WORKING

Iran’s got a system: block U.S. ships, let European ones through… but only if those countries stand up to Trump.

France crossed today no problem, Spain blocked airspace recently and got rewarded.

It’s brilliant… and infuriating. They’re splitting NATO by making it profitable to oppose Washington.

Every European ship that gets through proves you don’t need America to keep trade flowing, you just need to not be America.

Trump’s entire pitch was “they need us for security.” Iran just showed Europe they need Trump less than Trump needs them.

He’s gonna lose his mind and escalate hard, which is exactly what makes this strategy work. The madder he gets, the more Europe distances itself, the less likely he is to end this with a win.

Brilliant. And infuriating.

Source: CNN World

US Ambassador to NATO highlights ‘culture’ challenge between US, European allies

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss President Donald Trump calling for other nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S.-NATO relationship and what an off-ramp for Iran would look like.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6392453512112

Iran has extended “safe passage” to Philippine-flagged vessels and fertilizer shipments after Manila formalized a “non-hostile” status; this confirms Tehran is weaponizing Hormuz access to break US-led maritime coalitions and could offer a selective relief valve for Asian energy costs.

https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-secures-from-iran-safe-passage-of-its-ships-seafarers-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-1.500494560#:~:text=%E2%80%9CDuring%20the%20call%2C%20the%20Iranian,DFA)%20said%20in%20a%20statement.