US President Donald Trump has threatened to completely halt military support for Ukraine in order to force European NATO allies to participate in an operation to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reports, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.

According to the publication, Washington is using arms supplies as leverage to form a so-called coalition willing to secure passage through the strait. This includes the potential suspension of deliveries under the PURL program — a NATO mechanism for procuring weapons for the AFU funded by European countries.

Sources said that amid these threats, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urgently secured an official statement from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom expressing readiness to ensure safe passage in the region. They noted that the document was prepared quickly due to Washington’s firm stance, which included the possibility of withdrawing from PURL and scaling back involvement in supporting Ukraine.

Earlier, US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker confirmed that the administration is reviewing its foreign policy commitments. He said that President Trump is reassessing all areas — from NATO participation to support for European efforts in Ukraine — and emphasized that all options remain on the table. According to him, decisions will be guided solely by the «America First» policy.