...irectly join the military operation. Berlin made it clear that Germany will not participate in hostilities and is "not a party to the war." London is also in no hurry to send ships to escort the vessels. The British are discussing ways to open the Strait of Hormuz with the US, but are emphasizing de-escalation rather than a military operation. The British government is considering only limited options for participation, such as the use of naval drones to search for and clear mines. Trump p...