Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for NATO unless it provides warships

European countries have ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz, despite threats from Donald Trump that NATO faces “a very bad future” if members fail to help reopen the vital waterway.

Germany ruled out participation in any military activity, including efforts to reopen the strait. “There was never a joint decision on whether to intervene. That is why the question of how Germany might contribute militarily does not arise. We will not do so,” the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said.

He added: “This Iranian regime must come to an end,” but that “based on all the experience we have gained in previous years and decades, bombing it into submission is, in all likelihood, not the right approach.”

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    Trump is the worst president in American history and I don’t think it’s close anymore. And he has years to fucking go.

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        Kissinger was nearly 100…

        Evil people seem to live longer out of spite, and he has access to some of the best medical care in the world.

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          Yes but he also main lines McDonald’s burgers into his veins so I think it evens out.

          I honestly think it’s the bronzer holding him together. If he ever had to have a shower he would just dissolve.

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        Yes, he does.

        Unless a hero steps up or the universe decides it’s his time.

        Cuz Dems ain’t taking enough of the Senate to impeach and remove and Republicans lack the spine required to do it.