American Republican Senator Lindsay Graham said today: "I just had a call with the President of the United States, discussing the issue that our European allies are unwilling to provide strength to maintain the free flow of the Strait of Hormuz - this waterway is more important to Europe's interests than to America's. I have never seen him so angry in my life. Considering the importance of this matter, I feel angry as well."
It is intolerable for our allies to arrogantly believe that it doesn't matter if Iran has nuclear weapons, and that the military action to prevent Iran's Supreme Leader from acquiring a nuclear weapon is our problem, not theirs. The way Europe has dealt with Iran's nuclear ambitions has been proven to be a complete failure.
If Europe provides almost no assistance in maintaining the free flow of the Strait of Hormuz, the consequences will be extensive and far-reaching for both sides.
I have always considered myself to be proactive in supporting alliances, but at this real test, I can't help but re-examine the value of these alliances. I am sure that there are many senators who share this thought."
Comment: Graham's statement essentially reflects the hardline Republicans in the US pressuring Europe over the Strait of Hormuz crisis and shifting blame onto its allies. European allies believe that the US war against Iran lacks UN authorization and is legally unsound; the Strait of Hormuz is within the range of Iranian firepower, with high military risks, and Europe does not want to be the "cannon fodder"; meanwhile, Europe prefers diplomatic solutions and does not want to be tied to the US war chariot against Iran.
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