BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Sunday he is “absolutely convinced” that the alliance will be able to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the region.Speaking to Fox News, Rutte addressed recent criticism from US President Donald Trump, noting that the sensitive nature of ongoing military operations required time for coordination among allies.“European allies and partners all over the world have used the last couple of weeks to make sure that we come together,” he said, adding that discussions are underway on how NATO and its partners can act collectively alongside the United States.Rutte described the US-led operation as “crucial,” citing what he called an “existential threat” posed by Iran.The Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor, has been at the center of rising tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Feb. 28, with Tehran responding through drone and missile attacks across the region.BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Sunday he is “absolutely convinced” that the alliance will be able to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the region.Speaking to Fox News, Rutte addressed recent criticism from US President Donald Trump, noting that the sensitive nature of ongoing military operations required time for coordination among allies.“European allies and partners all over the world have used the last couple of weeks to make sure that we come together,” he said, adding that discussions are underway on how NATO and its partners can act collectively alongside the United States.Rutte described the US-led operation as “crucial,” citing what he called an “existential threat” posed by Iran.The Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor, has been at the center of rising tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Feb. 28, with Tehran responding through drone and missile attacks across the region.
