New Delhi/Berlin, March 17 -- Several allies seem to be shying away from President Donald Trump's call for patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was among those who indicated late Monday that his country may not join such a patrol.
"We lack the mandate from the United Nations, the European union or NATO required under the Basic Law," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Berlin. He also added that Washington and Israel had not consulted Germany before launching the war.
Earlier, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that Britain is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but will not be drawn into the wider war.
Speaking at a press conference, Prime Minister Starmer said Britai...