Three European diplomats told Reuters on Thursday that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has informed some member states that US President Trump hopes allies will make concrete commitments in the coming days to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly accused NATO of being a "paper tiger" and even threatened to withdraw from the 32-member transatlantic alliance. He believes that Washington's European allies, while enjoying US security guarantees, have failed to provide sufficient support for the US and Israel's bombing campaign in Iran. Currently, Britain is leading a coalition of about 40 countries attempting to develop a military and diplomatic plan to reopen and protect the Strait of Hormuz, but there are few signs of any substantial breakthrough in the near future. French President Macron said on Wednesday that about 15 countries are planning to jointly promote the resumption of navigation in the strait. (Jinshi)