A full-scale NATO military intervention in Iran currently appears unlikely, according to Politico, which cites senior Western officials.

Their assessment points to a lack of consensus within the alliance. Compounding the issue, the United States has not formally requested NATO support for any potential operation. Sources indicate that some member states are fundamentally unwilling to take part in such actions, while involvement in this type of conflict is not widely seen as falling within the bloc’s direct mandate.

Against this backdrop, Washington has previously sought to assemble a broader coalition. US President Donald Trump called on several countries-including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom-to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to secure shipping routes. However, the initiative failed to gain traction among European Union members.

Western media report that responses varied, but overall the proposal received little backing. The United Kingdom and Japan declined outright, while China and France emphasized diplomatic solutions. South Korea, for its part, signaled that it would continue consultations before making any decision.