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Elina Valtonen, Finnish Foreign Affairs Minister speaks to Euronews

Video. 'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM tells Euronews

Updated: 17/03/2026 - 12:39 GMT+1

European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region.

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