NATO is weighing plans to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains blocked into July, according to alliance officials.

•⁠ ⁠The idea reportedly has support from several NATO members but still lacks unanimous backing ahead of a July 7–8 meeting in Ankara.

•⁠ ⁠The move would mark a major expansion of NATO’s role in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran after allies largely avoided direct involvement.

•⁠ ⁠A France-UK led coalition is already developing maritime security plans, though some countries remain hesitant about deeper involvement.