# NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that US President Donald Trump wants concrete commitments within days to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · PerthNow*

## Key points

- Mark Rutte conveyed Trump's demand for concrete European commitments to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump threatened US withdrawal from NATO over insufficient European support for US-Israeli actions in Iran.
- Reports suggest Iran may be charging fees for tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz post-ceasefire.
- Netanyahu announced Israel will begin direct peace talks with Lebanon focused on disarming Hezbollah.

**Countries:** United States, Iran, Israel, Lebanon

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