Estonia Calls For Unity As US-Allied Divide Grows Over Hormuz Crisis
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Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called for unity between the United States and its European allies as President Donald Trump signals frustration with NATO members after several resisted his calls to help Washington during its military action in Iran.
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Iran Estonia Calls For Unity As US-Allied Divide Grows Over Hormuz Crisis By Alex Raufoglu March 18, 2026 14:06 CET Estonia Calls For Unity As US-Allied Divide Grows Over Hormuz Crisis Share Share Print WASHINGTON -- Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called for unity between the United States and its European allies as US President Donald Trump signals frustration with NATO members after several resisted his calls to help Washington during its military action in Iran. The dispute, driven by a deepening confrontation with Iran and rising global energy prices, is quickly becoming a broader test of transatlantic cohesion -- and of how the alliance responds to crises beyond its traditional scope. Trump voiced frustration on March 17 after most NATO allies reportedly declined requests to deploy naval assets, including minesweepers and escorts, to secure commercial shipping through the narrow waterway, which carries roughly one-fifth of global maritime energy supplies. SEE ALSO: Iran's Navy Is Largely Gone. The Threat To The Strait Of Hormuz Is Not. Pevkur told RFE/RL that Tallinn is ready to discuss options with the United States and other allies, emphasizing that cooperation, not division, is critical. "We are ready to discuss what the options are to solve the situation in the Middle East and also to ensure free trade," he said in an interview in Washington on March 17. The Trump administration's push comes as Iran's blockade -- using mines, drones, and naval forces -- has effectively shut down the strait, sending oil prices above $100 per barrel and pushing US gasoline prices to their highest levels in months. Key European capitals have made clear they won't participate in efforts to reopen the strait while active hostilities continue. French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris would "never" take part in such operations under the current conditions, emphasizing that France is not a party to the conflict. But at the same time, he indicated France and other Eur...
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