Washington D.C. Allied nations of the United States have expressed concern over the recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Top leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada issued a joint statement urging Iran to immediately stop creating threats, laying mines, drone and missile attacks, and other disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, these countries stated their readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This statement followed US President Donald Trump's criticism, calling the lack of cooperation from NATO countries in securing the Strait of Hormuz a...