Japanese media: NATO plans to invite leaders from some Asia-Pacific countries to attend the July NATO summit
¬ U.S. Central Command denies rumors about escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Nikkei Asia reports, citing Turkish government sources, that NATO is planning to invite leaders from Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand to attend the NATO summit in Ankara this July.
The report states: "NATO is moving forward with inviting partners from the Indo-Pacific region to attend the summit in July. NATO allies are reaching consensus on extending invitations to the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand for the annual summit scheduled for July in Ankara."
The NATO summit is scheduled to take place in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8.
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The U.S. Central Command denied rumors of resuming convoy escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the "Freedom of Navigation Operation" has not been reinstated.
In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the command emphasized: "[The Freedom of Navigation Operation] has not resumed. The U.S. military is currently not escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz."
This marks the U.S. military’s response to media reports suggesting that the U.S. Navy appears to have resumed escorting merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Central Command stressed: "This is a lie."
On February 28, the United States and Israel began attacking targets inside Iran, resulting in more than 3,000 deaths. Washington and Tehran announced a ceasefire on April 8. Subsequent talks held in Islamabad ended without results. Although there have been no reports of renewed hostilities, the United States has begun imposing blockades on Iranian ports.
Source: sputniknews
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