Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan issued a joint statement pledging to "contribute to appropriate efforts" to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The nations called for an immediate moratorium on attacks against civilian oil and gas infrastructure.
U.S. President Donald Trump demanded NATO and allied support - specifically citing Japan’s potential deployment of minesweepers - warning that failure to assist would jeopardize NATO’s future.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed no formal U.S. request was received by NATO, but affirmed Canada’s readiness to support Gulf partners against Iranian threats.