Biggest Nato allies reject Trump’s Hormuz armada demand
UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US President
UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US President

Meeting comes after Trump criticised allies and indicated reopening the strait may not be a priority for US in Iran war

European capitals irritated by Mark Rutte’s suggestion they will join US armada to Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with Tehran as Washington and London hold talks about use of Diego Garcia

Formidable obstacles stand in the way of any diplomatic effort to end the war

Donald Trump irate at France and Spain’s refusal to authorise use of military facilities

Donald Trump had warned of attacks that would threaten ‘a whole civilisation’