Greece and Germany have ruled out joining any military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, despite calls from Donald Trump for allies to help secure the strategic waterway.

Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Athens has no intention of becoming involved in the conflict.

“Our participation in the European Union’s Operation Shield is geographically defined in the Red Sea and does not concern the Strait of Hormuz,” Marinakis said during a regular briefing.

He added that Greece supports the universal application of international law but stressed that the country would not get involved in war.

Meanwhile, Boris Pistorius also rejected calls for Germany to participate in a military mission in the region.

Speaking in Berlin after meeting Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds, Pistorius said Germany was willing to support diplomatic efforts to ensure safe passage through the strait but would not engage militarily.

“It is not our war. We did not start it,” he said.

The statements come after Trump urged countries that depend heavily on Middle Eastern oil to join a coalition aimed at protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint.

Other US allies have also shown reluctance to take part. Australia has said it will not send a warship to the region, though officials say the country is prepared to handle economic disruptions caused by the conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital route for global oil shipments, and tensions surrounding the waterway continue to raise concerns over energy security and regional stability.