A fresh rift is surfacing within Western allies as tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz. Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made it clear that NATO has neither discussed nor approved any role in securing the strategic waterway, pushing back against mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump. Washington has urged European allies to step in as the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel threatens global shipping through the narrow oil corridor. While Germany remains cautious about involving NATO, Denmark has hinted it could consider contributing to maritime security efforts. The differing positions expose growing divisions within Europe over how far allies should go in backing US-led efforts in the Gulf.