Spain has ruled out participating in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz due to its stance against the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Defence Minister, Margarita Robles, rejected a request from President Donald Trump for military assistance to secure the waterway, citing the conflict's implications for the future of Iran. Some EU members, including Germany, Italy, or Greece, have also indicated they will not participate in military missions in the strait. The European Union's position is that the war should end regardless of economic considerations.